US EditionCost of Canada joining Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown
- As of May 2025, Canada has yet to determine the financial implications of participating in the missile defense initiative put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump, known as the "Golden Dome" program.
- Earlier this month, Trump unveiled the Golden Dome missile defense proposal, asserting that the cost for Canada to participate as an independent nation would be $61 billion, whereas joining as a U.S. State would incur no expense; however, Canadian authorities have challenged these estimates.
- Trump revealed plans for an advanced missile defence initiative inspired by Israel’s "Iron Dome," estimating its cost at $175 billion, while the U.S. Congressional Budget Office warns that the space-based elements alone might exceed $500 billion over a 20-year period.
- Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty and Royal Canadian Air Force's Eric Kenny confirm Canada is holding exploratory talks about Golden Dome participation and will clarify budget plans later this year.
- The situation suggests long-term financial and strategic implications for Canada’s defence policy, while Prime Minister Mark Carney refuses public negotiations and Ambassador Bob Rae criticizes Trump's approach as a 'protection racket.
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Le Journal de Quebec
Le Journal de QuebecThe Carney government remains unclear about its intentions regarding the North American anti-missile shield – named "Dome Golden" by Donald Trump.
·Montreal, Canada
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Defence minister says cost of Trump's proposed missile defence project still unknown
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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Cost of Canada joining Trump's Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown
If Prime Minister Mark Carney signs on to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defence shield, he could be committing Canada to a project with a ballooning price tag, an anti-weapons proliferation group said Thursday.
·Kelowna, Canada
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