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FURIOUS Canada SUMMONS ARMY after TRUMP’S THREAT

2025-12-11 News & Politics
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Canada Mobilizes 300,000 Citizen Soldiers Amid Perceived US Threat

Discover why Canada is creating a massive 300,000-person supplementary military reserve force and preparing to actively pivot defense procurement away from the United States.

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  • Canada's Department of National Defense plans to activate 300,000 citizen soldiers for a supplementary reserve force, signaling a shift to "war footing."
  • This mobilization follows the US National Security Strategy, which Canada interprets as asserting control over its sphere of influence.
  • Canada is pursuing drone technology sharing with Ukraine while evaluating Gripen jets over US F-35s to decrease defense reliance on the US.
  • Experts view this as an unprecedented effort to ensure Canada does not become a "vassel state" under potential future US policies (the "Trump Doctrine").

This segment details Canada's urgent military acceleration, framed by perceived aggression from the US administration based on its recent National Security Strategy. Host Ben Meiselas and Charlie Angus discuss the unprecedented creation of a 300,000-person citizen army and parallel efforts to secure defense industrial cooperation with allies like Ukraine. Readers gain insight into how rapid geopolitical shifts are forcing key allies to build readiness and operational autonomy.

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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Canada building an army reserve force of 300,000 to protect its homeland as Trump’s threats accelerate and Meiselas speaks with the leader of Meidas Canada Charlie Angus about the unprecedented nature of this move for Canada. Rocket Money: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/meidastouch today! Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@commonsensedefense 2025-12-11

All countries should be ready to defend themselves against the fascist threat.

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@tbyl3566 2025-12-11

Never underestimate Canadians.They're a nation of warriors.🇨🇦

2.2k 320 replies
@LanirDerose 2025-12-11

The greatest threat to world peace is the U.S. president.

1.7k 114 replies
@mariem3310 2025-12-11

Swede here, we're not trying to make Canada buy our jets. We made them an offer, there's a difference. This is Canadas decision and we fully respect whatever they choose. Elbows up Canada!

1.2k 127 replies
@hgfku-tn6hb 2025-12-11

Canada has got all right to exist peacefully and independently from Trump's threats

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@antoqc 2025-12-11

As a Canadian from Quebec, I will be ready to defend our land no matter the cost ! 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

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@MeidasTouch 2025-12-11

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@Johnbeardshall-m8r 2025-12-12

As a canadian im in, I would rather die a free canadian then see a American flag fly above the parliament, Canada strong proud and free 🫡

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@user-og1de7dd3d 2026-01-16

I'm 84 yrs old, computer literate, mobile, sharp eyes, clear mind, quick learner, and dedicated to defending my Country in any capacity. Show me the ways and means to join the volunteer army,. and I'm in!

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@Kingkongbadass 2026-01-08

I'm from uk and I would fight alongside the Canadians against fascists America

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