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Carney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies: sources

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on European nations unless they let him purchase and control the semiautonomous island, two senior Canadian officials told CBC News.

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Published: 1/18/2026
Updated: 1/19/2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on European nations unless they let him purchase an...

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Mike Chen2 hours ago

Finally some real action on climate change. This legislation is long overdue and I hope it passes quickly despite the opposition from oil-dependent provinces.

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Jennifer Walsh3 hours ago

As someone who works in Alberta's energy sector, I'm concerned about the economic impact. The transition fund sounds good in theory but will it actually help workers like me?