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11. Yup. Here's the version from the CBC, sans hyperbole:

Thu May 29, 2025, 07:03 PM

May 29

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rearm-europe-deal-canada-carney-interview-1.7545303

Carney says Canada is looking to join major European military buildup by July 1

'By Canada Day we'd like to see something concrete there,' PM tells Power & Politics

Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: May 27, 2025 4:43 PM EDT | Last Updated: May 27

Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled he hopes Canada will be able to sign on to a major European defence rearmament plan by July 1, a step toward reducing the country's dependency on the United States for weapons and munitions.

He made the remarks on CBC's Power & Politics following the speech from the throne, which committed his government to joining ReArm Europe.

The speech did not set out a timeline, but Carney said he wants to move aggressively.

"Seventy-five cents of every dollar of capital spending for defence goes to the United States. That's not smart," Carney told host David Cochrane.

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Putin and Fox are probably having a big gut laugh about this right now. Initech May 29 #1

Canada is moving on without Trump and America. Botany May 29 #2

So is Europe. We have no friends left. Only former friends and enemies. OMGWTF May 29 #9

Yep. Save for maybe Israel (at least to an extent) and fascist Hungary. Oh...and I guess El Salvador, too. LOL Karasu May 29 #13

Don't forget South Sudan! /snark slightlv May 29 #18

I know the problems we're going to have slightlv May 29 #19

It will never be the same. Our former allies are not going to wait around to see how Wisconsin votes each year. Irish_Dem May 29 #22

All because the republican party became cowardly, treasonous scum Mysterian May 29 #23

They have been for a very, very long time. NEOBuckeye May 30 #35

That's my worry. TomSlick May 29 #33

Allies cannot trust the US on any level. Irish_Dem May 30 #39

Our allies aren't going to wait to see how Wisconsin votes... Grins May 30 #49

More than anything, the world will never trust us again. n/t Shoeless Louis May 30 #43

Absolutely. Canada is able to do this because it's now allied... ananda May 30 #47

United in their hatred...of us. NM Grins May 30 #50

They have no other choice. At least... ananda May 30 #53

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Bottom one was truncated IbogaProject May 29 #7

thanks for that link stillcool May 29 #29

WHY would ANY country trust us?? vapor2 May 29 #5

That's unfortunate... Wounded Bear May 29 #6

Every day... in every way. Lock him up!!!!! BurnDoubt May 29 #8

He's running the entire US, as well as all other countries slightlv May 29 #20

I thought Chump's gripe was with Justin Trudeau ... but that's not the case FakeNoose May 30 #46

Dean Blundell exaggerates a lot of Canadian news. Carney said we have options and is looking to Bev54 May 29 #10

Yup. Here's the version from the CBC, sans hyperbole: sl8 May 29 #11

Yes thank you. I would caution readers on DU about posting this guy without checking first. Bev54 May 29 #12

I did not post this article for that reason. I listened to Carney's interview and speech and he is much less inflamatory Amaryllis May 29 #14

Carney kicks fascist ass, period DoBW May 29 #17

Can't say I blame him. Captain Zero May 30 #54

This is not going to make the defense corps happy! slightlv May 29 #21

I've been thinking along the same lines. sl8 May 29 #24

Krasnov is going to annoy the wrong industries. ChazInAz May 30 #40

Or have someone pay close attention to what's being done slightlv May 30 #48

Donny the dumbass wrecks a good working relationship over a century old Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 29 #15

Oh Canada.... Ol Janx Spirit May 29 #16

Thank you, Canada. republianmushroom May 29 #25

Well, just look for Trump to reply by bombing Canada and blaming immigrants. nt Jit423 May 29 #26

Did not trump Traildogbob May 29 #27

A country would be foolish to buy military hardware from Trump's America. Like the F-35 Norrrm May 29 #28

Fatass 45 will probably declare that without NORAD to track Santa at Christmas, beautiful little 11 year old jls4561 May 29 #30

I predicted this (sorta) usonian May 29 #31

They may still sabotage the Tesla tanks, there's still plenty of time FakeNoose May 30 #45

EU entry referendum in Canada in 5 years. roamer65 May 29 #32

The damage Trump did, and is still doing, to the US will take decades to repair, if ever can completely be repaired. patphil May 29 #34

Totally agree, Mtnmama May 30 #36

Train Mtnmama May 30 #37

I won't give up ... Mtnmama May 30 #38

This is so sad. travelingthrulife May 30 #41

Interesting part about the fighter planes SpankMe May 30 #42

Kick for Canada! liberalla May 30 #44

Nicely done as usual, Canada. Paladin May 30 #51

King Charles toTSF: See that mountain. MINE! That lake: MINE! Fichefinder May 30 #52