Could Canada defend itself against the US? Expert weighs in on Carney’s comments
By Global News
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Prime Minister Mark Carney told the New York Times that Ottawa had studied the possibility of U.S. led military action against Canada, describing it as an “extreme tail risk.” In an interview with Global News, security and military expert Christian Leuprecht explained how that possibility fits into broader national defence planning. He said the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) had faced years of staffing and resource shortfalls while confronting a growing range of threats. Leuprecht said meeting the government’s expanded expectations would require aligning defence strategy, military investment and funding. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews
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