Mr. Chair, obviously I am much more worried about a cruise missile attack on the United States or on Canada than an attack by an intercontinental missile; I admit it.
Yesterday I wanted to say that even the Raytheon corporation that is developing this radar was surprised to hear that it might be given another mission.
The story of the $700,000 is not clear. I will take the minister's word for it. In return, why does he not let us know what he asked of Raytheon, including plans and estimates? Why would he not allow us to go and look at these on site?
I am the national defence critic. I want to go and see the radar installations and I want someone to explain to me what the purpose of the $700,000 is.
The minister also knows that the Americans will be carrying out tests this summer with missiles, as they begin to test the system. We think that it is obvious what it is for.
It is the first step on the slippery slope. This is the first money the Canadian government has spent on this. It is also, probably, a loss of sovereignty. Our radar will also serve American purposes. I am not saying that this should not be done. Norad is the classic example.
Nevertheless, the moment when we move into another phase to try to go into the field of ballistic missiles, in my opinion, that is one step too far, and that is what will lead us into full negotiations with the Americans and complete surrender by Canada to the Americans.