We stand on guard: how the Canadian government is using IT to protect against security threats

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Since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. -- and now with a war in Iraq -- Canadians are more concerned than ever about what to do in the case of a terrorist attack. And while the government of Canada says the likelihood of a direct attack on Canadian soil

In the event of terrorism, the government and RCMP are primarily responsible -- from law enforcement to intelligence, surveillance and investigation. But an effective response depends on co-operation between all levels of government, as well as international partners. Canada, for example, is working closely with the U.S., should a cross-border incident occur.

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) received $12 million to create the Counter Terrorism Technology Centre, which will house a technology test and evaluation site for assessing the effectiveness of equipment developed to deal with terrorism.