Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada will control its defence spending, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his rhetoric to make the country the 51st state — this time in exchange for protection under a proposed missile defence system.

Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations has compared U.S. President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense program to a “protection racket” after Trump said his northern neighbor can pay $61 billion to join the program or it could be free if the

The announcement comes as the Missile Defense Agency is preparing a workshop for defense contractors in Huntsville.

Trump on May 20 said he had picked a design for the Golden Dome system and named a leader of the ambitious $175 billion program.

President Donald Trump's plans for a $175 billion missile defense shield include significant technical challenges and political risks. Trump outlined plans for his Golden Dome in the Oval Office last week.

Donald Trump is once again begging Canada to become part of the United States—this time, in exchange for military protection. “I told Canada, which very much wants to be part of our fabulous Golden Dome System,