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Ballistic Missile Defense: Canada's Complex Position on Continental Protection

Ballistic missile defense represents one of the most contentious issues in Canadian defense policy. While Canada participates fully in NORAD's aerospace warning mission, including warning of ballistic missile attack, Canada declined participation in the American ballistic missile defense system in 2005. This decision, and ongoing debates about whether to reverse it, illuminate broader questions about continental defense, alliance relationships, and Canadian strategic choices.