Sorry, had to throw in that jibe.
I am also staggered at your suggestion.
Canada is a peaceful nation and perhaps we don't have a massive military because we don't NEED ONE. Who would possibly invade us? Russia? Er, no. The U.S?
When was the last terrorist attack in Canada? When were we last invaded/threatened? I think that was back in late 1700-something...
Many peaceful European nations also have relatively small militaries. Is this because they are riding on someone else's back or simply because their geography/political stance allows them the benefit of a peaceful existence with a low/NIL risk of attack?
The US chooses to assume the role of globo-cop and gains the benefits of doing so. Let's face it, many of the US's economic and political interests are at stake in many of the confrontations they face.
Whenever the world has been threatened by an *evil* force/goverment, Canada has been there to help and our soldiers/armies have played key roles and per capita, we've lost just as many of our sons/daughters for freedom.
So before you make such statements, maybe you should reflect a bit more.