Major defence procurements take 16 years on average: watchdog

An intercontinental ballistic missile is detected. At first, disbelief, confusion, then a realization: the missile comes from an unknown submarine, probably North Korean, somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. A nuclear-tipped nightmare is headed toward the United States. Key points NORAD once served Canada’s interests, but growing divergence with the US means defence integration now threatens our sovereignty Rather than centring policy on NORAD, Canada should align itself with NATO’s defence strategies The US–Canada relationship would remain essential, but NATO-centred framework would give...