Canada rejects Trump's free offer to join Golden Dome missile defense as 51st US State

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's office declined US President Donald Trump's offer. Trump proposed Canada join a missile defense system. This was in exchange for becoming the 51st US state. Canada affirmed its independence. They have no intention of relinquishing sovereignty. Canada already collaborates with the US on defense via NORAD. Discussions on security will continue on Canadian terms.