Canada PM Carney: Military invasion by US a possibility, preparations underway
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told The New York Times that Canada has spent the past year preparing for a potential military invasion by the United States. This marks an unprecedented public acknowledgment of a US threat by a Canadian leader, signaling a severe deterioration in bilateral relations. The claim is based on a single interview and lacks corroboration, but its significance is high given the implications for NATO and North American stability.
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Canada PM Carney Claims Year-Long Preparations for US Military Invasion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reportedly claimed Canada has spent the past year preparing for a potential military invasion by the United States. This unprecedented public acknowledgment, if confirmed, indicates a severe deterioration in bilateral relations. The claim's veracity is currently uncorroborated and its origin from Russian state media raises concerns of disinformation.