[Verse 1] Canada's standing strong today With new tools to lead the way Enhanced authorities in hand To protect our northern land Detecting threats before they grow Deterring those who'd strike a blow Defending what we hold so dear Defeating danger far and near [Chorus] Detect, deter, defend, defeat Four pillars make our strength complete Enhanced authorities rise New capabilities in our skies Grey zone threats won't slip between Canada's watchful digital screen Detect, deter, defend, defeat Our northern sovereignty's elite [Verse 2] Below the threshold of full war There's conflict we've not seen before Grey zone operations creep While adversaries secrets keep Not quite peace but not quite fight Operating out of sight Cyber attacks and false campaigns Testing where our weakness reigns [Chorus] Detect, deter, defend, defeat Four pillars make our strength complete Enhanced authorities rise New capabilities in our skies Grey zone threats won't slip between Canada's watchful digital screen Detect, deter, defend, defeat Our northern sovereignty's elite [Bridge] When shadows blur the line of war We need new tools to guard our shore Intelligence that sees ahead Communication networks spread Space domains and cyber realms New authorities at the helms Ready when the grey turns black Canada will not look back [Chorus] Detect, deter, defend, defeat Four pillars make our strength complete Enhanced authorities rise New capabilities in our skies Grey zone threats won't slip between Canada's watchful digital screen Detect, deter, defend, defeat Our northern sovereignty's elite [Outro] From coast to coast to arctic sea Enhanced and strong we'll always be Four pillars standing firm and true Canada Strong will see us through
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