New Brunswick selected for major NATO explosives factory
Canada picks northern New Brunswick site for 1,500-acre munitions plant to meet allied demand amid Ukraine conflict.
What to know
- Canada has chosen a 1,500-acre site in northern New Brunswick for a new munitions factory to supply NATO allies.
- The facility is being built in response to increased demand for explosives and ordnance, particularly driven by the Ukraine conflict.
- Early commentary flags concerns about whether the project will become a government subsidy.
Military capacity is essential to national sovereignty and security, justifying the investment.
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“A nation, at a bare minimum, must have the capacity to defend itself and hold stable borders. That is, at the root, the definition of a nation and its integrity.”
Silly-Role699 · Reddit
The project could benefit New Brunswick economically, but only if structured as sound investment rather than government handout.
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“This could be great for NB if it doesn't turn into another disastrous government handout”
alessandro@cosocial.ca · Mastodon
“A nation, at a bare minimum, must have the capacity to defend itself and hold stable borders. That is, at the root, the definition of a nation and its integrity.”
Silly-Role699, Reddit commenter · Reddit · Aug 26, 1:01 AM
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- Aug 26
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The position where, if we got attacked by someone right now, if not for our allies, we would be in some serious trouble. A nation, at a bare minimum, must have the capacity to defend itself and hold stable borders. That is, at the root, the definition of a nation and its integrity. If a nation is unable to defend itself, then it is gambling with…
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This could be great for NB if it doesn't turn into another disastrous government handout: https://www. theglobeandmail.com/business/a rticle-nalagx-new-brunswick-explosives-factory-nato-munitions-ukraine/