Blocking canals for rivals.

[h0tSteel]

From the October 8th Dev Dairy:

Blocking Canals (Free Feature)
Ever since we added canals in patch 1.6, we've had requests for the ability to restrict access to canals: After all, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense that you'd just let an enemy fleet sail right through your canal so that they can land troops in your colonies. Free in the 1.14 patch is a change to canals that will prevent anyone who is at war with the owner of the canal from moving their ships through it.

I would like to suggest to also prevent rivals from moving their ships through it when not at war.

Not only will this make the new feature useful in peace time, but also it would give more influence on who gets access since you can pick your own rivals.

 

[kontinos]

Only if it gives them a casus belli.

 

[markros50]

Agree.
Add power projection as well?

 

[Wildcat_PL]

I'm bumping my own tread here.

 

[magnusvejby]

Only if it gives them a casus belli.

Yes I agree it should atleast give them a CB, and PP as well, but it should not only block them from sailing there, but also slighty reduce their trade power!

 

[Incompetent]

Why would it give a CB? It's your canal, you have a right to decide who uses it. Digging a canal doesn't automatically create the international obligation to let everyone sail through. By default I would prefer to block everyone who doesn't have military access or some other friendly agreement with me.

Maybe if you dug the canal yourself, there could be a separate decision to open your canal up to everyone in return for a permanent bonus (either prestige or trade-related). You are doing a service to the whole world by letting them use a shipping route that wouldn't even exist without your efforts.