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Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed to The New York Times his consideration of a potential US-led military action against Canada as an "extreme tail risk," which he felt was necessary to prepare for despite its unlikelihood. The BBC interviewed various Canadians who shared their reactions and concerns regarding Carney’s comments.

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In a recent interview with The New York Times, Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed the possibility that President Donald Trump might order military action against Canada, describing it as an "extreme tail risk" – a highly unlikely but possible scenario. Carney said it would be irresponsible not to prepare for such improbable events, touching on broader topics like F-35 jets and trade issues during his interview. A professor from the University of Toronto agreed that considering this scenario is valid given current international tensions. The BBC reported Canadians' reactions to these concerns, highlighting the unusual nature of preparing for a US invasion despite its low probability.

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Canadians react to Carney's concerns Prime Minister Mark Carney told The New York Times that he had examined the possibility of a US-led military action against Canada, describing it as an "extreme tail risk" that would be irresponsible not to prepare for, even if it remains highly unlikely.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-25

🔮 Canadians react to Carney's concerns Prime Minister Mark Carney told The New York Times that he had examined the possibility of a US-led military action against Canada, describing it as an "extreme tail risk" that would be irresponsible not to prepare for, even if it remains highly unlikely.

2026-09-25 · BBC News

A military threat from US? Canadians react to Carney's concerns · assertive framing

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The BBC spoke to Canadians from across the country about their concerns over the comments. asserted

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