Canada is rapidly deepening defense cooperation with Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to secure the Arctic as U.S. backing appears less certain after Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland. Canadian officials say they are moving beyond reliance on American protection, while Russia expands military activity and China grows involvement in Arctic resources. Prime Minister Mark Carney frames the shift as “middle power” alliance-building, including Ranger-style concepts, defense production ramp-ups, and ongoing talks on Greenland security.
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