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The face put on by politics, of which foreign affairs is a part, and the real world are often two different things. Just because leaders of countries shake hands for the camera and engage in trade and commercial activities does not mean that everything is roses.
You should also realize that the page you gave as a reference is not a depiction of truth and reality. It is a public relations tool for communicating selected information to the public.
For a different perspective, try reading this page...
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2093
Or this one...
http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/newsroom/news_e.asp?id=1518
Now answer this question: if a foreign nation is 'slightly friendly' or even 'fairly neutral' why would it continue to send its military aircraft directly at the airspace of another nation, deliberately forcing a military response in kind? Are there any other countries worldwide that have conducted similiar actions agaianst Canadian airspace? Think about it...
You should also realize that the page you gave as a reference is not a depiction of truth and reality. It is a public relations tool for communicating selected information to the public.
For a different perspective, try reading this page...
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroom/view_news_e.asp?id=2093
Or this one...
http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/newsroom/news_e.asp?id=1518
Now answer this question: if a foreign nation is 'slightly friendly' or even 'fairly neutral' why would it continue to send its military aircraft directly at the airspace of another nation, deliberately forcing a military response in kind? Are there any other countries worldwide that have conducted similiar actions agaianst Canadian airspace? Think about it...