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flag Canada reaffirmed on Feb. 3, 2026, it has no plans to develop nuclear weapons, maintaining its commitment to non-proliferation and relying on NATO and U.S. deterrence.

flag Canada reaffirmed on February 3, 2026, that it has no plans to develop or acquire nuclear weapons, with Defence Minister David McGuinty emphasizing the country’s commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and its reliance on NATO and U.S. nuclear deterrence. flag The statement followed remarks by former Chief of Defence Staff Wayne Eyre suggesting Canada consider nuclear arms amid shifting global security dynamics, including concerns over the New START treaty’s future and U.S. foreign policy changes. flag McGuinty said Canada will continue strengthening its conventional military forces and supporting arms control, with no policy changes announced.

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