Canada deems US military equipment substandard for its military might Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed disapproval of the United States' dependency on defense and indicated intentions to enhance its defense expenditure. Speaking at a conference at the University of Toronto, Prime Minister Carney remarked that the US no longer assumes a prominent global role. He highlighted that the US is focused on fortifying its markets for its own benefit, neglecting collective security concerns. Pointing to his nation's predominantly American military equipment, Carney noted that the aging arsenal has impeded progress, with over half of the navy's equipment rendered inactive or damaged. A CNN report reveals that Canada, which heavily relies on the US for its defense budget, is now striving to bolster its military spending using domestic resources. Carney emphasized that the primary objective is safeguarding Canadians rather than meeting NATO's financial demands. Amidst President Donald Trump's persistent calls to integrate Canada as the 51st state of the US, Canada's critique of America's defense reliance has elicited strong reactions.