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Prime Minister Mark Carney, Elbridge Colby (U.S. Undersecretary of Defense)
Canada / United States
May 19, 2026
Verified: May 19, 2026
"U.S. suspended the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, citing Canada's failure to meet defense spending commitments. PM Mark Carney rejected the criticism, noting Canada added $80-billion in military spending in 2025 and met the 2% NATO target. Carney emphasized Canada's commitment to NORAD modernization and diversifying defense cooperation."
Author: Justin Massie
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Canada's strategic dilemmas, specifically the tension between its reliance on the US security umbrella and its aspiration for independent defense capabilities, which is central to the current dispute over NATO spending targets.
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