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Canada War Games: Simulating a US Invasion

Published January 20, 2026, 20:00
Canada War Games: Simulating a US Invasion

The Canadian military has conducted a war game simulating a military invasion of Canada by the United States. This exercise, reportedly the first of its kind in over a century, is not an operational plan but a strategic thinking exercise, according to government officials. The move comes amid heightened tensions, as Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to see Canada become the 51st US state, accompanied by AI-generated images depicting Canada under American control. The scenario explored suggests that US forces could neutralize Canada's main strategic positions in less than a week, possibly even two days. A potential Canadian response could take the form of an insurgency, with ambushes and other tactics reminiscent of conflicts like Afghanistan. The Canadian Department of National Defence has not yet commented on the reports. Canada is a close ally of the US, a NATO member, and participates in North American aerospace defense through NORAD. However, Trump's rhetoric and the invasion simulation highlight growing concerns in Canada about a potential shift in US attitude. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered his support to Greenland and Denmark, emphasizing their right to decide their own future, in a clear reference to US intentions regarding the island. He also criticized the possibility of US tariffs, linking them to Trump's pursuit of Greenland.