Prime Minister Mark Carney admits Canada has prepared for unthinkable US invasion scenario

Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed on a recent occasion that Canada has prepared for an improbable scenario - a US invasion. Carney informed the New York Times that it was his duty to consider all possibilities as the US-Canada relationship is being redefined under the Trump presidency. This risk management approach stems from Trump's global tariffs and his expressed desire to make Canada the 51st state.

President Trump has reportedly done more to protect Canadian interests than anyone else, according to the White House. Military experts interviewed by the BBC also believe an invasion is highly unlikely, citing the multiple ways Canada and the US collaborate on defense. However, the prospect weighs heavily on Canadians' minds. A January Leger poll found that over 30% of Canadians believed a US invasion was likely following the US capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.

Canadian military experts suggest that a US attack on Canada would likely begin with cyberwarfare rather than traditional armed assault. Historical context shows Canada and the US have been allies for decades, collaborating on defense efforts under NATO and NORAD. However, Canada's resistance to US expansionism dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries when the US attempted to invade British North American colonies several times.

Canada's military preparedness for a US invasion is a result of the increasingly unpredictable global order. The country has played catch-up in planning for a ground invasion, with its military lagging behind NATO allies. Canada's defence chief recently called for a significant increase in the size of its military to better prepare for such an eventuality.