Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled a major shift in the country’s defence policy, declaring that Canada will no longer send the bulk of its military spending to the United States. Speaking at a Liberal Party convention in April 2026, Carney stated that “the days of Canada’s military sending 70 cents of every dollar to the United States are over,” marking a clear departure from decades of reliance on American defence suppliers. The statement comes after months of messaging from Carney’s government emphasizing the need for greater self-reliance and diversification in defence procurement. Officials argue that overdependence on a single partner is no longer sustainable in a rapidly changing global security environment.