Lt-Gen Christopher Coates stated he never considered the possibility of a military attack from US territory during his 34-year career, and believed any US attack on Canada would more likely involve cyberwarfare rather than armed assault.

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BBCCenter · Oct 4, 12:01 AM

Lt-Gen Christopher Coates never considered the possibility of a military attack from US territory during his 34-year career

Cites: Lt-Gen Christopher Coates · Details: 34 years; Royal Canadian Air Force

BBCCenter · Oct 4, 12:01 AM

Coates believed a US attack on Canada would more likely involve cyberwarfare rather than armed assault

Cites: Lt-Gen Christopher Coates · Details: cyberwarfare; not armed assault