MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Canada’s massive push to dramatically expand its drone capabilities as Prime Minister Mark Carney deepens Canada’s defense cooperation with Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meiselas examines Canada’s plans to go from roughly 2,000 military drones today to needing “millions” in the coming years, what the buildup means amid escalating tensions with the United States, and then brings in MeidasTouch Canada’s Charlie Angus to break it all down.
Canada’s Drone Strategy & Initiative: Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss drone warfare. Canada launched the Defense Drone Initiative Marketplace (DDIM) to scale its drone capacity from 2,000 to over 2 million offensive and defensive drones within two years, with one-third designated for Ukraine.
Defense & Military Readiness: Facing aggressive rhetoric, economic threats, and trade disputes from the Trump administration, Canadian Joint Operations Command is mapping out worst-case defense scenarios, framing Canada itself as a potential theater of operations to safeguard its sovereignty.
Trade Disputes & Negotiations: Charlie Angus discusses the ongoing trade tension with the U.S., describing recent American tariff threats as erratic and noting that Canada’s professional civil service and strategic preparation have allowed it to withstand economic pressure and red lines effectively.
