The Canadian Prime Minister stated that his country has not taken sufficient steps to defend itself in a world that is becoming increasingly dangerous, and that it is no longer possible to rely on US protection. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a multi-billion dollar plan to bolster the Canadian Armed Forces and reduce dependence on the United States. This announcement comes as Carney presents Canada's first-ever defense industry strategy, at a time when Trump's positions and decisions threaten to dismantle traditional US alliances. Carney said, "We have relied too much on our geography and on others to protect us." He added, "That has created vulnerabilities we can no longer afford and a dependence..."
Canada unveils new defense strategy amid growing threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country's first defense strategy, allocating billions to strengthen the military and reduce reliance on the US. He stated that past policies created vulnerabilities that can no longer be tolerated.