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Canada launches huge defence plan to curb reliance on Trump
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Summary: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils a multibillion-dollar military strategy to reduce dependence on US protection.
WHO: Prime Minister Mark Carney
WHAT: Launch of a multibillion-dollar defence plan
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: To strengthen the Canadian military and reduce reliance on the US
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