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Good Luck With That: Canada's Prime Minister Set to Spurn the US and Forge New European Military Alliance

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Will at least part of Canada become a U.S. state before January 21, 2033?

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"America is not Canada, and Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape or form."

"Canada will never be the 51st [US] state."

"There isn't a snowball's chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States."

"Barring a military blitzkrieg to seize Ottawa, the chances of Canada becoming the 51st state are approximately zero."

"We are not going to be annexed [by the US]."

"Canada is not for sale and will never be the 51st [US] state."

"I think that the Canadian people, many of them, would love to join the United States with no tariffs, with lower taxes."

"The artificial line of separation [between Canada and the US] drawn many years ago will finally disappear."

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney declared his intention for Canada to join ReArm Europe by July 1 in an effort to reduce Canada’s reliance on the U.S. for military equipment, with currently 75% of Canadian defense capital spending going to American suppliers.

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney declared his intention for Canada to join ReArm Europe by July 1 in an effort to reduce Canada’s reliance on the U.S. for military equipment, with currently 75% of Canadian defense capital spending going to American suppliers.

ReArm Europe is a European Union defense initiative that aims to raise $800 billion ($902 billion) by 2030 to support a wide range of military capabilities, including air and missile defense, artillery and drone systems, as well as cyber and electronic warfare.

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ReArm Europe is a European Union defense initiative that aims to raise $800 billion ($902 billion) by 2030 to support a wide range of military capabilities, including air and missile defense, artillery and drone systems, as well as cyber and electronic warfare.

The Liberal government first announced that it would seek to join ReArm Europe to “invest in transatlantic security” during the Speech from the Throne, which was delivered by King Charles III.

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The Liberal government first announced that it would seek to join ReArm Europe to “invest in transatlantic security” during the Speech from the Throne, which was delivered by King Charles III.

In an interview with CBC's Power &amp; Politics on Tuesday, Carney said that Canada’s current allocation of capital defense spending was “not smart” and promised that joining ReArm Europe and the development of its military-industrial base would have “big benefits” for Canadian jobs.

In an interview with CBC's Power & Politics on Tuesday, Carney said that Canada’s current allocation of capital defense spending was “not smart” and promised that joining ReArm Europe and the development of its military-industrial base would have “big benefits” for Canadian jobs.

After Carney’s interview, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. was negotiating with Canada on entry to its “Golden Dome” system, but said that it would cost Canada $61 billion to join or alternatively nothing if it became the 51st state. The Canadian government responded by stating that Canada would remain a sovereign nation.

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After Carney’s interview, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. was negotiating with Canada on entry to its “Golden Dome” system, but said that it would cost Canada $61 billion to join or alternatively nothing if it became the 51st state. The Canadian government responded by stating that Canada would remain a sovereign nation.

The following day, Defense Minister David McGuinty gave an address to CANSEC, a Canadian defense and security trade show, where he promised that the government would take “immediate and decisive action” to rebuild Canada’s armed forces.

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The following day, Defense Minister David McGuinty gave an address to CANSEC, a Canadian defense and security trade show, where he promised that the government would take “immediate and decisive action” to rebuild Canada’s armed forces.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expects member nations to approve a new defense spending threshold of 5% GDP, significantly higher than the current 2% target, with Canada currently spending only 1.37% of its GDP on defense.</span

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expects member nations to approve a new defense spending threshold of 5% GDP, significantly higher than the current 2% target, with Canada currently spending only 1.37% of its GDP on defense.

Defense Minister David McGuinty emphasized the government's urgency to rebuild Canada's military, citing global examples including the Netherlands reducing public servants by 22% and Denmark abolishing holidays to meet NATO obligations.</span

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Defense Minister David McGuinty emphasized the government's urgency to rebuild Canada's military, citing global examples including the Netherlands reducing public servants by 22% and Denmark abolishing holidays to meet NATO obligations.

The Liberal government's election platform allocated $30.9 billion for defense over the next four years, with plans to reach NATO's current 2% GDP target by 2030 through a 'Made in Canada' defense procurement strategy.</span

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The Liberal government's election platform allocated $30.9 billion for defense over the next four years, with plans to reach NATO's current 2% GDP target by 2030 through a 'Made in Canada' defense procurement strategy.

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed including Canada in his 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, suggesting it would cost $61 billion unless Canada became the '51st state,' prompting a firm rejection from Carney's office affirming Canadian sovereignty.</span

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed including Canada in his 'Golden Dome' missile defense system, suggesting it would cost $61 billion unless Canada became the '51st state,' prompting a firm rejection from Carney's office affirming Canadian sovereignty.

The ReArm Europe initiative gained momentum after Trump suspended U.S. military aid to Ukraine, with the European Union approving a Security Action For Europe (SAFE) loan program worth approximately $235 billion for joint arms procurement.</span

The ReArm Europe initiative gained momentum after Trump suspended U.S. military aid to Ukraine, with the European Union approving a Security Action For Europe (SAFE) loan program worth approximately $235 billion for joint arms procurement.

Abandoning the traditional U.S.-Canada defense relationship risks isolating Canada from its closest ally and most important trading partner. The proposed European partnership cannot match the integrated North American defense infrastructure and could weaken continental security at a time when NATO allies need stronger cooperation, not division. The massive cost increase to meet new NATO spending targets would strain Canadian taxpayers.

Abandoning the traditional U.S.-Canada defense relationship risks isolating Canada from its closest ally and most important trading partner. The proposed European partnership cannot match the integrated North American defense infrastructure and could weaken continental security at a time when NATO allies need stronger cooperation, not division. The massive cost increase to meet new NATO spending targets would strain Canadian taxpayers.

Defence Minister McGuinty says government will move fast to build up military

Carney says Canada is looking to join major European military buildup by July 1

Canada Pivots to Europe in Major Defense Strategy Shift

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The current allocation of Canadian capital defense spending does not align with Canada’s national interest. By investing 75 cents out of every dollar in U.S. suppliers, Canada has become overly reliant on American manufacturers and the temperament of the U.S. government for its security. To remedy this, Canada must diversify its procurement, and ReArm Europe represents a perfect opportunity to do so. 

The current allocation of Canadian capital defense spending does not align with Canada’s national interest. By investing 75 cents out of every dollar in U.S. suppliers, Canada has become overly reliant on American manufacturers and the temperament of the U.S. government for its security. To remedy this, Canada must diversify its procurement, and ReArm Europe represents a perfect opportunity to do so.&nbsp;

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Canada’s decision to foster close defense ties with Europe and spurn President Donald Trump’s offer of entry into America’s Golden Dome system is their mistake. Instead, Canada would be better off investing more money, not less, in American military equipment. That would strengthen Canada’s defense and rectify the country’s trade balance with the U.S., immediately addressing the administration's two main grievances.

Canada’s decision to foster close defense ties with Europe and spurn President Donald Trump’s offer of entry into America’s Golden Dome system is their mistake. Instead, Canada would be better off investing more money, not less, in American military equipment. That would strengthen Canada’s defense and rectify the country’s trade balance with the U.S., immediately addressing the administration's two main grievances.

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