Carney Unveils Billions for Military Upgrades in Canada’s Far North

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced billions for defense upgrades in Canada’s far north, boosting the country’s military presence after the White House complained about its vulnerabilities in the region.

The projects announced on Thursday include C$32 billion ($23.5 billion) for improvements to the airfields, fuel facilities and ammunition storage at four northern bases. The spending “will enable the Canadian Armed Forces to defend the Arctic without the help of allies,” the government said in a statement.