My goodness, are Federal politicians are truly myopic! We are NOT protected against attack, either intentional or mistaken!  Why are we in NORAD at all.  A true waste of time and manpower with NO benefits.  If Canada doesn't join the U.S. ballistic missile defence shield, then quit immediately and save the money, manpower and false sense of security.  Then take the savings and go it alone with our own ballistic missile defence shield.  The status quo is pathetic decision making at best.