Canada navigating ‘new reality’ of defence ties with U.S. over a year after Carney declared end to ‘old’ bond

The U.S. announced on May 18 that it is pausing participation in the Permanent Joint Board on Defence, alleging Canada hasn't made 'credible' progress on defence investments.
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra presents the Legion of Merit to Canadian Brigadier General Martin Corriveau on May 12.

More than a year after Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that the “old” defence relationship with the United States was “over,” some signs have emerged about a new path forward, but Canada remains closely tied to historic Canada-U.S. military relations.

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