by Ray Dick   Canada's decision to provide military support to the war on terrorism was announced by the prime minister less than a month after the horrific events of Sept. 11. On the same day as the announcement--Oct. 7--General Raymond Henault, the Chief of Defence Staff, issued a warning order to several Canadian Forces units to ensure their readiness. Within days, Canada's contribution to the international coalition took the form of 2,000 military personnel, an elite commando unit, six ships, six transport and patrol aircraft and ...