February 17, 2026
Carney Says Talks on Canada Joining US Golden Dome Defence System ‘Going Well’
Prime Minister Mark Carney says discussions on Canada joining the United States’ new continental air defence system are headed in the right direction. Carney made the comment to reporters on Feb. 17 in Montreal after unveiling his defence industrial strategy, which seeks to build domestic capacity and reduce foreign dependencies for military supplies. U.S. President Donald Trump has dubbed the new air defence system the “Golden Dome” and Ottawa has previously said it would consider joining the program. Trump has announced different price tags for Canada’s participation, ranging between US$61 billion and US$71 billion. Carney said that talks with Washington on Canada joining the Golden Dome are “going well” and noted the project is currently under development....
TL;DR
- Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that talks for Canada to join the U.S. 'Golden Dome' air defence system are moving in the right direction.
- Carney's comments were made on February 17th in Montreal, coinciding with the launch of his defence industrial strategy.
- The defence strategy focuses on building domestic capacity and lessening dependence on foreign military supplies.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed varying costs for Canada's participation, from US$61 billion to US$71 billion.
- Talks with Washington on joining the Golden Dome are described as 'going well', with the project currently under development.