Canada had previously developed contingency plans for potential conflict with the United States
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in an interview with The New York Times that the Canadian government has assessed extreme scenarios—potential military pressure from the U.S.—over the past year.
“This is not a baseline scenario, but failing to prepare for it would be irresponsible. This is simply risk management,” Carney stated.
The report notes that Ottawa is simultaneously working to reduce its reliance on Washington.
Canada is re-evaluating several major defense and technology contracts: considering the discontinuation of Elon Musk’s Starlink system; exploring the replacement of some U.S.-made F-35 aircraft with European-made fighters, including the Swedish Saab Gripen as a potential alternative.
Relations between the two nations have grown strained amid trade disputes. Earlier, former President Trump criticized Canada’s tariff policies, prompting reciprocal tariffs on certain goods by both Washington and Ottawa.
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