Canada is discussing with the EU to “collaborate” on the large-scale rearmament of Europe

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly, has recently confirmed that Canada is in talks with the European Union to “collaborate” on defense purchases.

These negotiations follow the annexation threats by Trump towards Canada, thus prompting the country to strengthen its alliances with other partners.

As the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, states that we are living in the “most significant and most dangerous era”, these words make perfect sense as the United States, under Trump’s rule, seem to want to ally with Russia.

The Canadian government is considering joining the EU’s military investment program, which would allow access to European defense equipment, such as Swedish-made Saab Gripen fighter jets.

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Defense Minister Bill Blair to review the purchase contract of American F-35, considering the recent geopolitical developments.

This initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s national defense industry and diversify the supply sources for military equipment, away from the United States, whose actions threaten Canada’s sovereignty.

Canada’s participation in the European defense industry will generate contracts for Canadian manufacturers and mitigate job losses caused by the trade war waged by Trump against the country.

Canada has also recently signed a cooperation agreement with Australia to strengthen Arctic security, including Canada’s acquisition of the Jindalee Over-the-Horizon Radar (JORN) very long-range radar system.

This agreement aims to improve surveillance and defense capabilities in the region, thanks to advanced technologies and enhanced collaboration, in order to protect national interests in this strategic area.

Europe is undergoing a massive rearmament in response to increasing geopolitical threats, particularly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while the United States has reduced its support for Ukraine, thus giving an advantage to Russia in the conflict. In this context, Ukraine seems to be the only actor taking peace negotiations seriously.

European Union member states are looking to modernize their armed forces and strengthen their collective defense, and it seems that Canada could play a significant role in this project.