With its pause on the Permanent Joint Board on Defence, the U.S. is attempting to constrain Canada
The U.S. has announced a pause on the Permanent Joint Board on Defence, citing Canada's failure to meet military commitments. This decision comes despite Canada's recent increases in defense spending and commitments to future spending targets. The move is seen as part of a broader strategy to limit Canada's autonomy in defense and trade matters.
- ▪The U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy announced the suspension of the 86-year-old Permanent Joint Board on Defence.
- ▪Canada has increased its defense spending and committed to meeting NATO's new target of 3.5 percent of GDP by 2035.
- ▪The U.S. decision is perceived as an attempt to constrain Canada's military and trade relationships with other countries.
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Open this photo in gallery:U.S. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, right, 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.Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIt is possible you have never heard of the Permanent Joint Board on Defence. It meets just once or twice a year – these days not even that – to provide Canadian and American military leaders with the opportunity for a full and frank exchange of views on bilateral defence issues.
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