Hub Podcasts Carney's Canada under Trump's Golden Dome?
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Oct 6, 2025 The discussion dives deep into Prime Minister Mark Carney's crucial meeting with President Trump. They debate the implications of Canada's potential involvement in Trump's controversial 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. Concerns about technical flaws and the risks of deeper military integration with the U.S. surface. The hosts highlight political risks for Carney, including concessions without trade benefits. They also argue that this decision contradicts Canada's goals of diversifying its economic and security relationships. A looming announcement creates urgency in the conversation.
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Carney May Commit To Golden Dome
- Rudyard Griffiths predicts Carney will agree to join Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense and attach a large dollar figure to Canada's commitment.
- He argues the move will trigger a national debate about what Canada receives in return and the wisdom of deeper US military integration.
Require Budget Transparency Before Big Defence Spending
- Align budget framing with transparent policy goals before announcing major defence investments.
- Use clear capital budgeting to justify any multi-billion commitments to continental defence projects.
Golden Dome Lacks Clear Technical Rationale
- Griffiths explains the Golden Dome targets ICBMs, which are technically distinct and hard to intercept once launched.
- He cites scientists who say intercepting ICBMs requires boost-phase, space-based systems, making the Golden Dome functionally dubious.