Canada refused to join the invasion of Iraq even though it was a long-time ally of the United States and enjoyed a beneficial relationship with the superpower. The influential contributors to this volume discuss the ramifications of this decision to Canada-US Relations form the standpoint of multilateralism and national sovereignty.

Noted academics, politicians and activists examine Canada's decision not to support the recent U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq. Each contributor opposes the U.S. action and discusses how Canadais non-involvement might affect the future of Canadian-American relations. Included in this collection are never before published essays from high-profile contributors such as: Scott Ritter, former UN weapons inspector; Douglas Roche, Liberal senator; and Rev. William Phipps, former moderator of the United Church of Canada.