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Ukraine joining NATO "will never happen."

NATO hasn't "reached the point where it is prepared to offer membership or an invitation to Ukraine."

“As long as I am head of the Slovak government, I will direct the MPs that are under my control... never to agree to Ukraine's joining NATO.”

"We cannot admit Ukraine into NATO immediately."

Ukraine is "fully prepared and able to be a member of NATO."

We will take "concrete steps to bring Ukraine closer to NATO."

"Ukraine's path and bridge towards NATO membership is now irreversible."

"Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before, and will continue on this path until [it] become[s] a member of our alliance."

"Ukraine will join NATO. It is not a question of if, but of when."

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"I do not expect Trump to withdraw from NATO."

"Donald Trump wants NATO to be strong. He wants us to remain in NATO."

America's there "100 percent [if NATO allies pay their fair share]."

"He might try to pull the United States out of NATO."

"In a second Trump term, we'd almost certainly withdraw from NATO."

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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."

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union on Monday in Brussels during the EU-Canada 2025 Summit, marking the first such agreement between the EU and a country from the Americas.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a comprehensive Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union on Monday in Brussels during the EU-Canada 2025 Summit, marking the first such agreement between the EU and a country from the Americas.

The partnership provides a framework for dialogue to facilitate Canada’s participation in the EU's €150 billion ($173.9 billion) Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, which offers loans for joint military procurement and defense investments. Canada will need to sign a second agreement with the European Commission before joining the initiative.

The partnership provides a framework for dialogue to facilitate Canada’s participation in the EU's €150 billion ($173.9 billion) Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, which offers loans for joint military procurement and defense investments. Canada will need to sign a second agreement with the European Commission before joining the initiative.

The agreement establishes annual security and defense dialogues between Canada and the EU, covering areas including cybersecurity, maritime and space security, and arms control, while also pledging further collaboration on foreign interference, disinformation, and support for Ukraine.

The agreement establishes annual security and defense dialogues between Canada and the EU, covering areas including cybersecurity, maritime and space security, and arms control, while also pledging further collaboration on foreign interference, disinformation, and support for Ukraine.

Canada spent approximately 1.4% of GDP on defense in 2024, below NATO's 2% target. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/canada-pledges-to-meet-nato-defense-spending-target-this-year">Carney has committed to meeting the 2% target by 2025</a> and may support raising it to 5% at the upcoming NATO summit on Tuesday in The Hague.

Canada spent approximately 1.4% of GDP on defense in 2024, below NATO's 2% target. Carney has committed to meeting the 2% target by 2025 and may support raising it to 5% at the upcoming NATO summit on Tuesday in The Hague.

The partnership aims to reduce Canada's reliance on U.S. defense procurement, as approximately 70-80% of its current military budget is spent on American-made equipment. Speaking at a press conference after the summit, Carney stated, “We have a mandate to diversify and strengthen our international partnerships” where the rules-based global order is "under threat."

The partnership aims to reduce Canada's reliance on U.S. defense procurement, as approximately 70-80% of its current military budget is spent on American-made equipment. Speaking at a press conference after the summit, Carney stated, “We have a mandate to diversify and strengthen our international partnerships” where the rules-based global order is "under threat."

During the summit, the EU and Canada also launched negotiations for a comprehensive strategic partnership covering other areas such as trade, climate change, regulatory alignment, and closer digital cooperation, including data governance and AI standards.

During the summit, the EU and Canada also launched negotiations for a comprehensive strategic partnership covering other areas such as trade, climate change, regulatory alignment, and closer digital cooperation, including data governance and AI standards.

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Canada spent approximately 1.4% of GDP on defense in 2024, below NATO's 2% target. Carney has committed to meeting the target by 2025 and may support raising it to 5% at the upcoming NATO summit on Tuesday in The Hague.

Canada spent approximately 1.4% of GDP on defense in 2024, below NATO's 2% target. Carney has committed to meeting the target by 2025 and may support raising it to 5% at the upcoming NATO summit on Tuesday in The Hague.

The partnership aims to reduce Canada's reliance on U.S. defense procurement, as approximately 70-80% of its current military budget is spent on American-made equipment. At a press conference after the summit, Carney remarked, “We have a mandate to diversify and strengthen our international partnerships” where the rules-based global order is "under threat."

The partnership aims to reduce Canada's reliance on U.S. defense procurement, as approximately 70-80% of its current military budget is spent on American-made equipment. At a press conference after the summit, Carney remarked, “We have a mandate to diversify and strengthen our international partnerships” where the rules-based global order is "under threat."

During the summit, the EU and Canada launched negotiations for a comprehensive strategic partnership covering trade, climate change, and regulatory alignment. The pact also commits Canada to closer digital cooperation with the EU, including data governance and AI standards.

During the summit, the EU and Canada launched negotiations for a comprehensive strategic partnership covering trade, climate change, and regulatory alignment. The pact also commits Canada to closer digital cooperation with the EU, including data governance and AI standards.

This historic partnership represents Canada's smart diversification away from over-reliance on the United States for defense needs. By joining Europe's massive rearmament program, Canada gains access to cutting-edge technology and competitive pricing while strengthening ties with democratic allies who share our values.

This historic partnership represents Canada's smart diversification away from over-reliance on the United States for defense needs. By joining Europe's massive rearmament program, Canada gains access to cutting-edge technology and competitive pricing while strengthening ties with democratic allies who share our values.

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The timing raises serious concerns about Canada abandoning its closest ally and neighbor. This $237 billion commitment to European defense spending comes as tensions with the U.S. are already high, potentially undermining the special relationship that has kept North America secure for decades.

The timing raises serious concerns about Canada abandoning its closest ally and neighbor. This $237 billion commitment to European defense spending comes as tensions with the U.S. are already high, potentially undermining the special relationship that has kept North America secure for decades.

Canada's pivot to Europe makes strategic sense given Trump's unpredictable approach to NATO and his threats against allies. By deepening ties with the EU, Canada ensures it has reliable partners committed to the rules-based international order and collective defense.

Canada's pivot to Europe makes strategic sense given Trump's unpredictable approach to NATO and his threats against allies. By deepening ties with the EU, Canada ensures it has reliable partners committed to the rules-based international order and collective defense.

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This massive defense spending commitment to Europe appears more about advancing Carney's climate agenda and globalist priorities than genuine security needs. The focus on "building a better world" through EU partnerships suggests ideological alignment rather than practical defense considerations.

This massive defense spending commitment to Europe appears more about advancing Carney's climate agenda and globalist priorities than genuine security needs. The focus on "building a better world" through EU partnerships suggests ideological alignment rather than practical defense considerations.

Canada Signs Historic Defense Pact with EU

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This historic partnership represents Canada's smart diversification away from over-reliance on the United States for defense needs, especially given Trump's unpredictable approach to NATO. By deepening ties with the EU, Canada gains access to advanced technology at a reduced cost while strengthening ties with democratic allies committed to supporting Ukraine and the international rules-based order.

This historic partnership represents Canada's smart diversification away from over-reliance on the United States for defense needs, especially given Trump's unpredictable approach to NATO. By deepening ties with the EU, Canada gains access to advanced technology at a reduced cost while strengthening ties with democratic allies committed to supporting Ukraine and the international rules-based order.

Canada’s shift toward Europe risks undermining its longstanding relationship with the U.S., its closest ally. As tensions rise, Canada must prioritize rebuilding ties with Washington. The U.S. remains the world’s most powerful military force, and strengthening defense commitments to its North American neighbor is crucial for maintaining security and safeguarding shared interests in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Canada’s shift toward Europe risks undermining its longstanding relationship with the U.S., its closest ally. As tensions rise, Canada must prioritize rebuilding ties with Washington. The U.S. remains the world’s most powerful military force, and strengthening defense commitments to its North American neighbor is crucial for maintaining security and safeguarding shared interests in an increasingly unpredictable world.

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This security pact with Europe seems more about advancing Carney's globalist agenda than addressing genuine defense needs. The emphasis on digital governance, including measures against "disinformation," points to a concerning push for surveillance and control. Coupled with a net-zero climate agenda, this partnership appears more focused on ideological alignment than practical security concerns.

This security pact with Europe seems more about advancing Carney's globalist agenda than addressing genuine defense needs. The emphasis on digital governance, including measures against "disinformation," points to a concerning push for surveillance and control. Coupled with a net-zero climate agenda, this partnership appears more focused on ideological alignment than practical security concerns.

There's a 20% chance that the United States will withdraw from any of its current mutual defence treaties by 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 20% chance that the United States will withdraw from any of its current mutual defence treaties by 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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