Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said he wants his country to join the big European Defense Plan Rearm Europe by July 1st.

Speaking to the CBC, Carney stressed that 75% of Canadian defense investment concludes in the US, adding that “this is not smart”.

His statement comes in a period of increased tensions with the US following Donald Trump’s threats, though Carney has left open the possibility of involvement in the US president’s planned missile defense system.

The day later, Canada’s Defense Minister David McGindi stressed that his country wishes to quickly strengthen its defensive potential due to increasing global threats, constituted by the Russian war in Ukraine and its growing aggression. Particular emphasis was placed on the protection of Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic.

The defense was also a central point in the opening speech of the throne.

The speech included commitments for “reconstruction, re -equipment and reinvesting” in the Armed Forces and a reference to Canada’s intention to strengthen his relations with European allies and participate in Rearm Europe.

The Canadian officials’ statements to reinforce the country’s defense came a few hours after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on all alliance member states-including Canada-to increase their annual 5% of their year.

“Russia has allied with China, North Korea and Iran. They extend their army and their potential. They are preparing for long -term confrontation, “Route said in a NATO forum in the United States on Monday.

The proposal to increase the target of defense spending will be set for approval to the leaders of the Member States at a summit that will take place in late June in the Netherlands.

Canada, traditionally under NATO’s targets, has been criticized for the “free” security provided by NATO, with US House Speaker Mike Johnson accusing Otava last year of “benefiting from US power without contributing accordingly.”

The Carney government, for its part, has stated that it will prioritize the supply of Canadian military technology and equipment, as well as defense minister David McGindi, speaking to defense industry representatives.

At the same time, Canada is alleged to be involved in “high -level” talks with the US for possible participation in Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile program. The US president even wrote in Truth Social that Canada’s involvement would cost $ 61 billion, “unless the 51st US state”, repeating the well -known rhetoric.