Mark Carney confirms Canada in talks to join Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defence system

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : " Speaking earlier at the White House in Washington, D.C., Trump said the Canadian government has expressed interest in taking part in the system.
55% : So, as usual, we help Canada," Trump said.
51% : Billed as a "next generation" system to defend the United States, Trump said the Golden Dome will be able to intercept missiles launched from the other side of the globe, and "even if they are launched" from space.
48% : Trump added that Canada will pay its "fair share" for the defence system, and suggested specifics would be discussed further.
47% : A spokesperson for Carney confirmed the two governments are in talks after Trump told reporters at the White House Tuesday that Canada wanted "protection" under what he billed as an advanced system designed to shoot down missiles aimed at North America.
45% : ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW United States Trump selects concept for $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense system Tara Copp The Associated Press Earlier this month, the U.S. Congressional Budget Office estimated evolving threats have impacted the estimated cost to "deploy a constellation of space-based interceptors" designed to stop at least one intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
37% : The comments come as Carney has declared the previous relationship with the United States "over," after Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian autos and goods like steel and aluminum.
27% : Trump told reporters the system would cost more than $243 billion and take three years to build, with systems on land, water and in space to shoot down missiles that are shot towards North America.

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