Canadian officials told their American counterparts that roadblocks to joining the initiative had been lifted.
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The Liberal government has removed restrictions on missile defence activities, paving the way for Canada to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” system or any other similar initiatives. Article content
Defence Minister David McGuinty visited the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters in Colorado on July 15 when he met with U.S. Gen. Gregory Guillot. McGuinty noted the government “removed all restrictions on air and missile defence of Canada” but specific details were not provided at the time. Article content Article content
Defence sources, however, confirmed to the Ottawa Citizen that American officials were told that t