If you are looking for ideas to start a small business in Canada, check out the Small Business Canada Best Business Opportunities 2006 article where Susan says:

...these are the business opportunities with the best potential for profit and growth for the next year - a year I call the year of the fear. Terrorism, the flu, old age; people are more afraid of more things than ever before and willing to shell out bucks to feel more secure.

While I agree with Susan's assertion that these business opportunities are based on her sense that 2006 would be the "year of fear" - terrorism is in the news often although not on to the degree of 9/11.

While demand for these products or services is impacted by 'fear' you will want to look closely at the other drivers and business fundamentals to assess the long-term opportunity.