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Canada Stands Firm on Arctic Defense Amid U.S. Tensions

1/24/2026

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Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., said Canada is deeply committed to Arctic defense.
This statement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke Canada's invitation to join his newly established Board of Peace.
The situation has escalated into a verbal conflict between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney.
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan interviewed Hillman about these developments.

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Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., said Canada is deeply committed to Arctic defense.
This statement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke Canada's invitation to join his newly established Board of Peace.
The situation has escalated into a verbal conflict between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney.
CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan interviewed Hillman about these developments.