Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has had talks with Donald Trump about it. The defense system is designed to detect, track and potentially intercept incoming missiles.

Canada is conducting “high level” talks with the United States over joining Donald Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense program, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday.

Trump announced his plans the previous day to develop the multilayered, $175 billion (€155 billion) system with ground- and space-based capabilities that can defend against a wide range of enemy weapons, like drones, hypersonic and cruise missiles, and intercontinental ballistic missiles.

The US President said he expected the missile shield to be ready by the end of his second term in 2029.

  • dan1101@lemm.ee
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    Come on Canada, don’t fall for any Trump bullshit. It has a flashy name but will be full of grift and empty promises.

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      Oh totally - remember space force from the last Trump administration ?

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        Diplomacy often means appearing to do one thing while actually doing another.

        They smile and nod, get tariffs exemptions, then somehow never actually involve themselves in this shambles.

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        If you think really hard, you may find a difference between Starwars As a Service and gargling Trump’s tiny boner. It’s a subtle thing but it’s there if you look. It’s like how when you get milk from the bodega you don’t also give the clerk a handjob. Nuance.