Carney has said he intends to diversify Canadaโs procurement and enhance the countryโs relationship with the EU. He has previously said that no more will over 70 cents of every dollar of Canadian military capital spending go to the U.S.
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How do people feel about this seeing as it may mean less of EU money being spent in the EU?
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Cancel the F35 turds already.
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Cool!
Talks on the U.K. joining the SAFE fund ended without agreement last week. Negotiations foundered over money, with Europe demanding more for Britainโs participation than the U.K. was willing to pay.
Well that's interesting
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I would like a land bridge pls
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Time for Canada to join the EU!
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The US exists to be a global disruptor. Their purposely disruptive policies will continue after Trump is gone by younger politicans who share his views. The sooner, faster and more thoroughly Canada disengages from the US, the better. This shit isnโt ending when Trump leaves.
Petty protectionism dominating EU policy even in the midst of existential threat from Russia. Absolutely pathetic.
The EU wanted Britain to pay 6 billion to join the scheme on equal terms and they walked. Then the EU let's Canada join for 10 million. So Britain is expected to pay 600 x the amount Canada pays. Does that seem reasonable to anyone?
I mean if that doesn't tell you that Europe is simply not serious about its defence then consider that they also wanted Britain to give France the rights to fish its waters as part of the deal. Finally getting serious about defending Europe but first let's talk about fish... It's an absolute joke.
While Europe is facing existential threat the EU is bickering with it's closest allies over bullshit. It's core members are putting their own national interests above the security of the entire continent and I think it's absolutely damning of the EU's ability to navigate this kind of situation where we need decisive and selfless leadership.
Glad to see Canada involved though.
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