US EditionCarney says Canada in talks with U.S. on ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence
- The Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has announced ongoing discussions with the U.S. regarding Canada's potential participation in the proposed Golden Dome missile defense initiative.
- The Golden Dome program, unveiled by Trump on May 20, 2025, aims to deploy a multilayered missile defense including space-based interceptors by 2029 amid rising missile threats.
- The system aims to identify and intercept missiles throughout all four stages of their trajectory using satellites and interceptor weapons, representing a revival of Reagan’s 1980s Strategic Defense Initiative.
- Carney emphasized the importance of safeguarding Canadians and cautioned that Canada could become vulnerable to new threats from space-based missile systems if it is excluded.
- The Golden Dome project faces criticism for its high costs estimated at $175 billion, enormous technical challenges, and potential to escalate arms races without guaranteed effectiveness.
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Cory Morgan: Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Could Give Carney an Opportunity to Kill Two Birds With One Stone
Commentary The post-election tone from Prime Minister Carney regarding the United States has changed from the adversarial and provocative “elbows up” theme maintained during the campaign. Many Canadian counter-tariffs imposed on American products were quietly dropped, and Carney’s meeting with President Trump was congenial. The Carney government is becoming pragmatic in the trade war rather than aggressive now that it is no longer chasing votes.…
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On Tuesday, May 20, Donald Trump announced the forthcoming construction of a "Dôme d'or". This defence system will aim to intercept foreign missiles and protect the American population.
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