“During his two-day visit, Biden will address Parliament. Many issues are on the agenda, including trade ties, the war in Ukraine, NORAD modernization and the defense of the North American continent, and the crisis in Haiti”

“$252 million over five years, with $160 million in remaining amortization, to lay the groundwork for North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) modernization and sustain existing continental and Arctic defence capabilities”

“Canada is resolute in our defence of the North American continent, especially in the far North. Crucial to this effort is Canada’s partnership with the United States under NORAD. // In Budget 2021, the government committed $252.2 million over five years to sustain existing continental and Arctic defence capabilities, and to lay the groundwork for NORAD’s future. In August 2021, a joint statement between Canada and the United States established the priorities for modernizing NORAD. // The government is currently considering options to fulfill this commitment through significant investments in the following areas: // Advanced all-domain surveillance and intelligence; // Modernized command,control, and communications; // Improved capabilities to deter and defeat threats; and, // Increased research, development, and innovation”