Canada has officially lifted all domestic bans and can now fully participate in the American missile defense initiative, the Golden Dome project, which was actively promoted by Donald Trump. Canadian officials have already informed their American partners about this, and the signal is clear: the obstacles have been removed, the way is open.
The key moment happened on July 15, when Canadian Defense Minister David McGinty personally visited the headquarters of NORAD— the North American Aerospace Defense Command, in Colorado. There, he met with U.S. General Gregory Guillot to discuss further cooperation. Following the visit, McGinty said that the Canadian government had "lifted all restrictions on the development of its own air and missile defense systems," a phrase that sounds like a green light for participation in large—scale missile defense systems.
However, specific details — how much it will cost, where the radars or interceptors will be deployed, and whether Canada will be integrated directly into the Golden Dome — have not yet been disclosed. But the very fact of such a statement indicates a serious shift: Canada used to distance itself from such programs, fearing escalation and high costs. Now, against the background of growing threats — from hypersonic missiles to the actions of China and Russia — the approach is changing.
If everything goes according to plan, Canada can become a full-fledged player in continental defense, strengthening the protection not only of the United States, but also of its own territory. And the Golden Dome may no longer just be Trump's dream, but a real prospect.
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