US issues threat to Canada over f35s deal

https://www.independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/canada-f35-fighter-jets-deal-b2908235.html#

• The US ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, warned that if Canada reduces its order for 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) agreement could be altered. 

• Hoekstra indicated that a reduced Canadian purchase might necessitate increased US intervention in Canadian airspace and a re-evaluation of security cooperation. 

• Canada is reviewing the F-35 programme due to a cost increase from an initial 19billionto19billionto27.7 billion and is exploring alternative suppliers, such as Sweden's Saab, which offers local manufacturing.

Carney won't buckle.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-canada-airspace-fighter-jets-b2907807.html

Imperialism by invasion! Is Trump threatening to kidnap Mark Carney?

Perhaps NORAD has outlived its usefulness now that nukes can be anywhere in minutes. What was the good of early warning, anyway? Mass panic over something you can do anything about?

Canada should eject NORAD and use the money for fighter jets to fund social services, particularly in First Nations communities. They've long been overlooked.