The Canadian Army has modeled a scenario of a US military invasion of the country and Ottawa’s possible responses, according to the Globe and Mail, as Donald Trump made another allusion to the possible conquest of Canada.
This would be the first time in over a century that the Canadian Army has theoretically considered a US attack on its territory, according to the Canadian newspaper, which cites two senior government officials.
Not an Operational Plan
These officials emphasize, however, that this is not an operational plan but a model, used for strategic thinking. They also consider it highly unlikely that such an operation would be considered by the American government.
But since returning to the White House, the American president has regularly reiterated his desire for Canada to become the 51st American state.
On Monday night, as American ambitions regarding Greenland worry Washington’s allies, Donald Trump posted a series of AI-generated photos on his social media account showing him in the Oval Office with European leaders in front of a map where the American flag covers not only the United States but also Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela.
The Capture of Canada Is Possible in a Few Days
According to scenarios considered by the Canadian military, in the event of an offensive from the south, American forces could neutralize key Canadian strategic positions in less than a week, or even in just two days.
In this scenario, the Canadian response could take the form of an insurgency-style campaign, including ambushes and guerrilla tactics, comparable to the conflicts in Afghanistan, the military anticipates.
When contacted by AFP, the Department of National Defense did not immediately respond.
Canada is a founding member of NATO and a partner of Washington in the air defense of the North American continent through a joint military command, NORAD.
Source: Journal de Quebec (in French)