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Canada, South Korea Forge Defense Pact Amid Economic Tensions

2/26/2026

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Canada and South Korea signed a defence cooperation framework to boost information sharing and procurement, updating the strategic partnership and planning this framework.
The move follows Prime Minister Mark Carney's call for middle powers to unite against economic coercion from larger nations.
Industry Minister Melanie Joly said agreement should deliver benefits beyond submarine procurement.
Conservative critic James Bezan argued agreement does not strengthen Canadian Armed Forces and urged prioritizing equipment.

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Canada and South Korea signed a defence cooperation framework to boost information sharing and procurement, updating the strategic partnership and planning this framework.
The move follows Prime Minister Mark Carney's call for middle powers to unite against economic coercion from larger nations.
Industry Minister Melanie Joly said agreement should deliver benefits beyond submarine procurement.
Conservative critic James Bezan argued agreement does not strengthen Canadian Armed Forces and urged prioritizing equipment.