Washington’s decision to suspend a symbolic Cold War-era defence body may have been meant to pressure Canada on military policy. Instead, experts say it risks reinforcing Canadians' distrust of the United States, complicates the politics of NORAD and missile defence, and makes future purchases of American military equipment even harder for Ottawa to sell domestically.

WASHINGTON - The U.S. undersecretary of defence said Monday that the United States is pausing a long-standing military board, claiming "Canada has failed to make credible progress…

The Department of War announced on Monday it would be pausing its participation in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense with Canada.

The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II.

The Pentagon has suspended US participation in a longstanding joint defense body with Canada, escalating tensions between the two allies as the Trump administration accuses Ottawa…

“Unfortunately, Canada has failed to make credible progress on its defense commitments..."

The Canada-U.S. collaboration was born out of a wartime need in 1940, but the U.S. remains critical of Canada's defence spending

The Pentagon accused Canada of ‘failing to make credible progress on its defense commitments’

Washington’s decision to suspend a symbolic Cold War-era defence body may have been meant to pressure Canada on military policy. Instead, experts say it risks reinforcing…

The United States' decision to pause a long-standing defense board with Canada reflects growing tensions over military spending and the future direction of bilateral ties,…