Canada to send military and open a consulate in Greenland: We have no choice but to face the US!
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Tuesday that, in the context of the US President's threatening remarks about Greenland possibly being annexed by the US, Canada plans to enhance its presence in the Arctic region.
Anand said that Canada will open a consulate in Greenland, which is part of Denmark, next month, and emphasized that this move had already been planned before the current tension in the region.
"We have no choice but to strengthen our presence in the Arctic region, and Arctic security is at the core of our concerns."
The US president previously stated that Canada should become the 51st state of the US because Canada is completely dependent on Washington.
Additionally, according to the Globe and Mail, citing statements from two senior Canadian government officials, the Canadian government has developed a plan to send a small number of troops to the island to participate in joint exercises with other NATO member states.
"If Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau approves the plan, a small number of Canadian soldiers may head to Greenland this week to participate in a NATO joint military exercise led by Denmark."
It remains unclear when Trudeau will make such a decision, but this move is inevitable. Compared to the Netherlands and Germany forces leaving Greenland after being threatened by US tariffs, Canada's move can be said to be a hard stance.
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