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Another sign of tension in the Canada-U.S. relationship emerged this week when Washington suspended its participation in a long-standing forum for discussing bilateral defence priorities.
How Significant Is Washington’s Exit From the Canada-US Defence Board?
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (R) stands with Canada’s Minister of National Defence David McGuinty during a welcome ceremony for McGuinty at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 22, 2025. Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images
