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Carney downplays Washington’s decision to pause bilateral defence board
Elbridge Colby said the pause will let the Pentagon reassess how the forum supports shared North American defense.
- On Monday, the Pentagon suspended participation in the 86-year-old Permanent Joint Board on Defense, with U.S. undersecretary of defence for policy Elbridge Colby citing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks at the World Economic Forum earlier this year.
- Carney's January address in Davos, which officials viewed as a critique of President Donald Trump, prompted the suspension. In the speech, Carney warned against relying on global "hegemons" and urged middle powers to project strength.
- Despite Colby's accusations that Canada failed to meet defense responsibilities, Carney noted that Canada added more than $80-billion in military spending in 2025, exceeding the 2 percent NATO GDP target and aiming for 3.5 percent by 2035.
- Canada is reviewing its planned purchase of 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets amid these tensions. Carney stated Canada will "diversify its defence co-operation" beyond the United States, aligning with its NATO role.
- On Tuesday, Carney dismissed the suspension's significance, noting the board has not met since 2024 and emphasizing that Canada remains focused on modernizing its defense partnerships despite the diplomatic friction.
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Pentagon pauses Canada joint military board, pointing to Carney remarks
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St Catharines StandardTrump administration’s decision to freeze Canada-U.S. defence board is a gangland threat uttered through clenched teeth
Elbridge Colby’s post casts shade on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s growing spotlight, minimizes Canada’s defence spending and targets its partnerships.
·Toronto, Canada
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