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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.'s Meeting with Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan
October 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., met with Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan yesterday at the Pentagon.
Gen. Brown and Gen. Carignan reiterated that the defense of North America remains the No. 1 priority for both militaries. The leaders also discussed opportunities for further coordination.
Gen. Brown thanked Canada for its commitment to support security interests in the Arctic in partnership with other NATO allies and for its contributions in supporting Ukraine's fight for freedom. Gen. Brown also commended Canada's efforts of meeting its defense spending goal of two percent of gross domestic product by 2032.
Canada is a vital ally and plays a key role in defending North America and upholding the shared values of democracy and the rule of law.
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