Carney plays down U.S. suspension of joint defence body
Prime Minister Mark Carney downplayed the U.S. suspension of a joint defense body, asserting that Canada has increased its defense spending. The U.S. undersecretary of defense criticized Canada for not meeting military obligations, despite significant spending increases announced by Ottawa. Carney emphasized Canada's commitment to defense and its role in NATO, while also indicating a shift towards diversifying defense cooperation beyond the U.S.
- ▪Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected U.S. claims that Canada has not boosted defense spending.
- ▪The U.S. announced a pause in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, citing Canada's failure to meet military responsibilities.
- ▪Canada has committed over $80 billion to military spending over the next five years, exceeding NATO's 2% GDP target.
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Open this photo in gallery:Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary on Friday.Todd Korol/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountPrime Minister Mark Carney played down the Trump administration’s suspension of a United States-Canada defence co-operation body and rejected its suggestion Ottawa has not boosted defence spending.Elbridge Colby, the U.S. undersecretary of defence for policy, announced Monday that Washington was putting the 86-year-old Permanent Joint Board on Defense on hold and accused Canada of failing to live up to its military responsibilities, despite Ottawa boosting defence spending over the past year.Mr.
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