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Mark Carney Unveils New Agency for Defense Procurement Overhaul Amid NATO Pressure and U.S.-China Trade Tensions

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Updated Apr 15, 2025, 04:31 AM

Mark Carney, Canada's Minister of Defence, has announced plans to revamp the country's defense procurement process, emphasizing the establishment of a new agency aimed at expediting defense purchasing and prioritizing Canadian-made equipment and materials. This initiative comes amid increasing pressure from NATO for Canada to enhance its military spending. Carney highlighted the necessity for Canada to adapt its defense strategies in light of shifting defense ties with the United States, while denying any intentions to limit access to U.S. contracts. Critics, including Conservative MP James Bezan, have expressed skepticism regarding Carney's procurement plan, labeling it a rehash of previous Liberal promises that they argue fail to adequately equip the military. The backdrop of these developments includes concerns over Canada's position in the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions, which some analysts believe could impact the country's defense negotiations.

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National Post

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'If our next prime minister — whether it be Carney or Poilievre — enters into negotiations with the U.S. right away, he will be doing so from a position of weakness and Trump will walk all over him' https://t.co/6tR9pO7Xhp

Steven Chase

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Carney promises agency to speed up defence purchasing and prioritize Canadian equipment, materials /via @globeandmail https://t.co/LENXoSDBOp

Globe Politics

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Carney promises agency to speed up defence purchasing and prioritize Canadian equipment, materials https://t.co/M1JaT4yT0H

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