Golden Dome missile defence project fuels international spats and debates

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:22 am

The U.S. administration’s plan for a "Golden Dome" missile defence shield has sparked a dual-pronged controversy. While China warns the project could trigger a dangerous space arms race, President Trump touts the idea of Canadian participation, underscoring a divergent international outlook on advanced defence strategies.


ledevoir.com / Le Canada juge le « Dôme d’or » de Trump utile pour se protéger de la Russie ou de la Chine

Mark Carney qualifie le projet de système antimissile spatial du président américain de «bonne idée».

nationalobserver.com / Canada is considering Trump's Golden Dome missile defence program

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed on Wednesday that Canada is considering joining U.S. President Donald Trump's new Golden Dome missile defence program. Speaking with reporters on Parliament Hill, Carney said high-level discussions are underway with the U.S., but he refused to provide a ballpark…

thestar.com / Canada has discussed a role in U.S.-led Golden Dome missile defence for 'a few years,' prime minister says

Mark Carney said Wednesday evening that Canada faces missile risks “in the not too distant future” and needs protection from evolving threats from countries including North Korea, Russia and potentially China.

globalnews.ca / U.S. Golden Dome among ‘options’ for Canada’s defence, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney said talks about joining the U.S. Golden Dome missile defence system don't conflict with his warning of the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

citynews.ca / Former ambassador calls Trump’s missile defence pitch a political blast from the past

OTTAWA — Frank McKenna felt a sense of déjà vu on Tuesday when U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Canada is interested in buying into his new “Golden Dome” missile defence program. Canada’s former ambassador to the U.S. told The Canadian Press that he vividly remembers walking into a committee…

nationalpost.com / What is the Golden Dome and does Canada want to be part of it like Trump says?

Prime Minister’s Office confirms discussions are ongoing, as Trump said

torontosun.com / WATCH: Trump on Canada joining the Golden Dome

WATCH BELOW as President Donald Trump says Canada is interested in being included in the Golden Dome. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

globalnews.ca / China warns U.S. ‘Golden Dome’ could ignite space arms race

China is "seriously concerned" about the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense shield project and urged Washington to abandon its development,"

nationalobserver.com / Trump says Canada wants to join his Golden Dome missile defence program

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday aspects of his plan for a "Golden Dome" missile defence shield and said "it automatically makes sense" for Canada to be involved.


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