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Cost of Canada joining Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown
- The United States is developing the Golden Dome missile defense system and is in talks with Canada about participation as of May 2025.
- The project responds to advanced missile threats from global adversaries like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, with Canada previously declining similar programs.
- The Golden Dome features multilayered defenses across land, sea, and space using space-based sensors to intercept missiles and emerging threats including hypersonic projectiles.
- Cost estimates vary widely, with President Trump projecting $175 billion but the Congressional Budget Office warning potential $542 billion over 20 years, raising budget and sustainability concerns.
- Experts highlight significant financial, technological, and geopolitical risks, including possible arms races, uncertain effectiveness, and public opposition in Canada complicating participation decisions.
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Cost of Canada joining Trump's Golden Dome missile defence project still unknown
If Prime Minister Mark Carney signs on to U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" missile defence shield, he could be committing Canada to a project with a ballooning price tag, an anti-weapons proliferation group said Thursday.
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