Andrew Cohen was swept into chaotic aftermath of Ottawa soldier shot , was in lockdown . This is n't supposed to happen in Canada , known for peace , low crime , immigration , he says . He says Canada lost ignorance , complacency ; and why not ? Police were closing streets , stopping traffic , barking orders , brandishing machine guns , fingers on triggers . It 's ally to U.S. , player in the world . Comment: Naïve to think that country on way to war would not face violence one day .
Andrew Cohen was swept into chaotic aftermath of Ottawa soldier shot , was in lockdown . This is n't supposed to happen in Canada , known for peace , low crime , immigration , he says . He says Canada lost ignorance , complacency ; and why not ? It 's ally to U.S. , player in the world . Comment: Naïve to think that country on way to war would not face violence one day .