Canada Mulls Joining Trump's $175 Billion Missile Shield

Canada Weighs Investment in Trump's Golden Dome Missile Defence System OTTAWA—In a significant development in North American defense cooperation, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada is considering participation in U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitious Golden Dome missile defense initiative. The $175-billion project, unveiled earlier this week, aims to bolster defenses against potential threats. "We take those threats seriously," Carney stated during a press conference on May 21st in Ottawa. "We take our responsibilities as a government seriously. We have an ability, if we so chose, to complete the Golden Dome." Carney's statement underscores the growing concerns about potential missile attacks from countries like Russia, China, and North Korea. The inclusion of Canada in the Golden Dome project could significantly enhance continental security and align with Canada's commitment to meeting its NATO defense spending targets of 2% of GDP by 2030. However, the level of Canadian financial contribution remains unspecified, adding an element of uncertainty to the partnership. Trump's statement that the project will take three years and cost $175 billion USD further complicates the issue. The video concludes with CBC News anchors discussing the political implications of the potential partnership. The potential collaboration highlights the complex interplay between national security concerns and international cooperation in an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape.