Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“The Canadian government said it is in talks with the US over joining its proposed ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system, aimed at countering ‘next-generation’ aerial threats. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said there are ‘active discussions’ between Canada and the US on security, including on existing and new programmes like the Golden Dome. US President Donald Trump unveiled the plan for the new missile defence system on Tuesday, announcing an initial pricetag of $25bn (£18.7bn). He said Canada was interested in joining the project. There are doubts from experts on how the US would deliver a comprehensive system and it is unclear how Canada would participate or how much it would pay. Canada’s openness to joining the proposed Golden Dome system comes amid ongoing trade and security negotiations between the two countries, after Trump threatened steep tariffs on Canada and said it would be better off as a US state.” (05/21/25)