Mr. Michael Kergin at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On May 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.

May 5th, 2009 / 9:55 a.m.

Former Ambassador to the United States and Special Advisor to the Ontario Premier on Border Issues, As an Individual

I think you have captured it quite well.

It's interesting that during the Cold War, the Americans were concerned about security, but at that point Canada was an asset. Why? Because we had this vast territory that allowed time for the Soviet missiles to be tracked, and hopefully disposed of, through the whole NORAD apparatus.

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