Why Canada is preparing for a (long shot) US invasion
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.
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Notable Quotes
"That's just risk management."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"highly unlikely that the US would ever use force against Canada."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I was involved in military operations for my whole career, and we never considered the possibility that there would be a military attack coming from US territory."
— Christopher Coates , Academic
"Fear of the United States is foundational to the political project that is Canada."
— Tim Foran , Academic
Key People
Christopher Coates is a former military officer of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
The President of Venezuela, involved in a long-standing political crisis.
Tim Foran is a researcher with the Canadian War Museum.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.
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