Canada’s defence minister calls U.S. deal on Greenland ‘encouraging’
On September 19, 2026, National Defence Minister David McGuinty expressed his encouraging thoughts on the United States deal to enhance its military presence in Greenland, while maintaining the island under Danish control. McGuinty's remark comes after months of U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to seize the island by force from NATO ally Denmark.
The agreement is expected to be signed by the governments of Denmark and Greenland within the next week during the United Nations General Assembly. However, parliamentary approval is still required from both Danish and Greenlandic authorities before the deal can be enforced.
During a press conference on Parliament Hill, McGuinty emphasized the significance of the U.S. and Greenland moving forward together in addressing Arctic challenges. He also highlighted the growing collaboration among Arctic nations, stressing that it's heartening to see NATO allies recognizing the Arctic as a shared responsibility.
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