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This week in Ottawa marks the "calm before the storm," as MPs from all parties are being sworn in and making preparations for the House of Commons, which opens next Monday, May 26, 2025.

This gives me an opportunity to address a recent question sparked by media headlines.

Recent headlines have caught readers' attention: "Trump says Canada has asked to join his Golden Dome missile defence program."
Since President Trump was a notable factor for some voters in our recent election, many are now questioning whether this headline is accurate and how such a scenario would be possible.

The confusion is understandable. On March 27th, Prime Minister Carney stated, "The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over."

This statement clearly contradicts any notion of joining President Trump's "golden dome missile defence program." However, the more pressing question is whether this media headline accurately represents Canada's position on the matter. The official answer is less clear. According to the Prime Minister's Office, and I quote: "The Prime Minister and his ministers are having wide-ranging and constructive discussions with their American counterparts. These discussions naturally include strengthening NORAD and related initiatives such as the Golden Dome."

Currently, the Liberal government's position remains unclear. This is not, however, the first time this issue has come up.

Longtime followers of Canadian political history will recall that in 2005, Liberal Prime Minister Paul Martin firmly rejected joining the United States in developing their GMD (ground-based midcourse defence) missile defence system. This rebuke came despite strong pressure from former US President George W. Bush. The decision proved controversial in Parliament, with the Liberals and NDP standing in opposition while the Conservatives advocated for Canada's participation in the discussions.

If the Liberals now support joining the "Golden Dome" missile defense system, it would represent a major reversal of long-standing Liberal Party policy. This would also suggest that PM Carney's March statement—"The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over"—a cornerstone of the Liberals' "elbows up" campaign, was simply electoral theater.

My question this week: Given our current state of global affairs, how supportive are you of Canada joining President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system?

Please join the discussion on my Facebook page. Alternatively, you can reach me directly at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or call toll-free 1-800-665-8711.

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Dan Albas is the Member of Parliament-elect for the riding of Okanagan Lake West - South Kelowna. Dan's riding includes the communities of Kelowna (Mission, South Kelowna & East Kelowna within specific boundaries), West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland.
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