Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada was investigating a potential investment in US President Donald Trump, designed by Shield Golden Dome Missile Defense Shield. He mentioned that it was a “good idea to have protection” for Canada citizens.
This comes after Trump said on Tuesday that he had chosen a $ 175 billion project and named the General of the Cosmic Force to lead a program that focused on blocking threats from China and Russia.
“We have the ability to complete the Golden Dome with investment in partnership. And is it something we look at, and something that was discussed at a high level. It’s a good idea for Canada? Well, it’s good to have protection for Canadians and Canada,” Carney quoted.
Carney, who secured the victory in the April elections partly by promising against the threat represented by Trump, mentioned that he spoke to the President several times about the idea of Golden Doma.
His office said that he and his ministers were interviewed with their American counterparts about a new security and economic relationship.
“Canadians Gave The Prime Minister and Strong Mandate to Negotiate and Comprecative New Security and Economic Relationship with the United States. To That End, the Prime Minister’s Are Having Wide-ranging and Constructive Discussions with the American Counterparts,” Audrey Champoux, ” Spokeson for Carney, Said, Further Mentioning, “These Discussions Naturally Include Strengthening Norad (North American Aerospace Command) and Related Initiatives Such as Golden Dom.”
What is the Golden Dome defensive shield?
The Golden Kupole, inspired by the Israeli iron dome, aims to protect the US from advanced missile threats that include hypersonic and space missiles. Unlike Iron Dome, which prevents short -range threats, the golden dome tries to ensure nationwide coverage against the wider range of missile attacks.
According to Pentagon chief Pete HegSeth, the system focuses on the protection of “homeland from excursions, ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, drones, whether conventional or nuclear”, AFP reported.
Trump said Canada showed an interest in joining the Golden Dome initiative. “We will discuss with them. They are also looking for protection and as always we are there to support Canada,” Trump said. He added that his administration expects Canada to “pay his fair share”.
(With the entry from agencies)
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