Dunleavy Dismisses US Invasion of Canada as 'Zero Chance'

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has dismissed the notion of a U.S. military invasion of Canada, saying it's 'zero chance'. He made his comments at the Global Business Forum in Banff, Alberta, where he was speaking alongside Jody Thomas, former national security adviser to Justin Trudeau.

Dunleavy compared the idea of an attack on Canada to West Virginia invading Pennsylvania, stating that the average American would find it 'shocking' and even feel 'hurt'. He emphasized that the U.S. and Canada are like 'brothers and siblings of the same mother', sharing a close relationship.

Jody Thomas echoed Dunleavy's sentiments, calling an invasion 'improbable, slightly impossible'. She highlighted that in such a scenario, negotiations would immediately kick in between the Prime Minister's Office and the White House. The former national security adviser noted that Canada's size and the potential for loss of life would deter any attack.

Thomas also pointed out that there are more pressing concerns for Canadian national security, including threats from North Korea, China, Russia, and terrorism. She emphasized the importance of having a strong economy to support national security efforts, stating 'you can't have a weak economy and be a strong country from a perspective of national security.'

It's worth noting that Prime Minister Mark Carney had previously mentioned studying the possibility of an extreme tail risk scenario involving U.S. military action against Canada.