Written By Kergin, Michael

On Sept. 11, 2001, in the eyes of most Americans, Canada's geography underwent a radical transformation. Once a strategic asset providing depth of warning and response to Russian missiles, our vast territory became a serious security liability. Overnight, 8,000 kilometres of “undefended” border were seen to provide a gateway for terrorist actions against the U.S. homeland. Written by Michael Kergin and published in the Globe and Mail.