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flag Retired Gen. David Fraser urges Canada to boost defence amid rising global threats and potential U.S. isolationism.

flag Retired Maj.-Gen. David Fraser warns Canada must strengthen its national security amid a more dangerous global climate, citing U.S. isolationism under a potential second Trump administration and weakened alliances. flag Speaking in January 2026, he stressed that Canada can no longer rely on past levels of U.S. cooperation and must take greater responsibility for its own defence within NATO and NORAD. flag Fraser praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership and $80-billion defence plan as steps toward greater military readiness, innovation, and global influence, positioning Canada as a resilient middle power in an uncertain era.

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