Canada Prepares Insurgency Tactics in Response to Potential US Invasion: Reports
The Canadian military recently developed a conceptual model to counter a potential invasion from the US, according to reports from the Globe and Mail on Tuesday, following several online comments from President Donald Trump, who continues to muse about a North American takeover.
Senior government officials claim the Canadian response model focuses heavily on insurgency-style tactics. These methods mirror the resistance strategies that fighters used against Soviet and American forces in Afghanistan over several decades. Although officials believe an actual invasion remains unlikely, the military wants to prepare for even the most extreme geopolitical shifts.
During his 2024 campaign and the early months of his new term, Trump frequently labeled Canada the “51st state,” arguing that a total merger would provide significant economic benefits to the Canadian people. While his annexation rhetoric calmed recently, a provocative social media post overnight showed a map of Canada and Venezuela draped in the American flag.
Two-Day Defense Window
The reports suggest that US forces would likely overwhelm traditional Canadian land and sea positions within forty-eight hours. Because Canada lacks the conventional resources to match the United States, military thinkers prefer a campaign defined by “hit-and-run” tactics. This framework provides a theoretical lens for resistance rather than an actionable, step-by-step operational directive for immediate deployment.
Canada’s military has not yet issued a formal comment regarding the specific details found within the Globe’s recent report. However, analysts expect clear warning signs if the United States truly intends to move toward a hostile military occupation. A sudden American withdrawal from NORAD, the bilateral aerospace defense command, would serve as a primary indicator of shifting intentions.
Global Alliances and Greenland
If a conflict arises, Canada would likely turn to historic allies such as Britain and France for urgent diplomatic support. Currently, Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump are both attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This annual gathering of global elites remains tense as Trump continues to demand US control over the territory of Greenland.
These threats against Danish territory have strained the NATO alliance and forced member nations to reconsider their collective security. Prime Minister Carney is currently weighing a plan to send a small number of troops to Greenland. This move would align Canada with other NATO allies who are showing physical support for the island’s sovereignty.
