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Pentagon pauses 86-year-old U.S.-Canada defense board over Canada’s defense spending
The Washington Times ^ | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Vaughn Cockayne

Posted on 05/18/2026 6:01:14 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

The Pentagon said Monday it will pause participation in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, the principal strategic forum for Canada-U.S. defense cooperation, after accusing Canada of failing to contribute enough to its own defense.

Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby announced the pause on social media, indicating that divisive rhetoric from Canadian officials prompted the U.S. to reassess its strategic partnerships.

“A strong Canada that prioritizes hard power over rhetoric benefits us all. Unfortunately, Canada has failed to make credible progress on its defense commitments,” Mr. Colby posted on X. “Delivering on shared continental defense begins by recognizing our shared geography. Only by investing in our own defense capabilities will Americans and Canadians be safe, secure, and prosperous.”

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1 posted on 05/18/2026 6:01:14 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Canada is the ultimate spoiled child. They throw tantrums and rail against their parent (USA); while all the time enjoying the benefits of their parents protection.


2 posted on 05/18/2026 6:17:26 PM PDT by vpintheak (The left is violence.)
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To: vpintheak

Carney hates the US he was on the board of World Enslavement Forum . Carney also has 3 passports Canada , UK and Ireland he thinks he’s European


3 posted on 05/18/2026 6:30:18 PM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: butlerweave

He wants Canada to join the EU.


4 posted on 05/18/2026 6:31:49 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: dfwgator
He wants Canada to join the EU.

Which makes as much sense as hitting yourself in the head with a hammer because it feels so good when you stop.

5 posted on 05/18/2026 6:35:18 PM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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To: All

China already owns Canada


6 posted on 05/18/2026 6:54:56 PM PDT by escapefromboston (Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.)
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To: vpintheak
"Canada is the ultimate spoiled child. "

Yep. Spoiled children. This may be an AI creation. If so, fake but accurate.



7 posted on 05/18/2026 7:23:17 PM PDT by plain talk
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To: MinorityRepublican; All

This is decades overdue, frankly.

But the real change will be expel from 5 Eyes, NATO, NORAD, end officer exchanges. And ban from procurement of top level weapons as a chinese infiltrated security risk.


8 posted on 05/18/2026 10:55:35 PM PDT by Reverend Wright ( Anschluss now !)
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To: MinorityRepublican

canada spending that money instead on 3rd world immigrants


9 posted on 05/19/2026 4:48:56 AM PDT by no2daylightsavings
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Elbridge Colby, grandson of William Colby

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Colby

Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from September 1973 to January 1976. During World War II, Colby served with the Office of Strategic Services. After the war, he joined the newly created Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).


10 posted on 05/19/2026 4:48:57 AM PDT by Az Joe (Iran is the Great Satan - Destroy it)
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