Is Canada prepared for a nuclear attack?

Is Canada prepared for a nuclear attack?

January 15, 2018 4:41 pm MST.

A frightening false alarm in Hawaii and some tough talk between the U.S. and North Korea has some wondering if Canada would be prepared in the event of a nuclear strike.

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