Are cracks forming in Canada’s military relationship with America?

Underinvestment in Canada's defence has produced an overreliance on the U.S. military that will be hard to break, say national security observers.

Halifax-class HMCS Calgary, left, sails alongside U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis during the Rim of the Pacific Exercise in 2016.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sierra D. Langdon

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BY NEIL MOSS

March 5, 2025

Canada’s military brass say their relationship with the Pentagon remains on solid ground, but some observers say there's a need for constant evaluation regarding the historic integration between the two Armed Forces.

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