President Joe Biden to Host Global Leaders for Dinner During NATO Summit in the U.S.

Oh, Canada! Our dear neighbors to the north, always trying to do the right thing, even when it means coughing up an extra $500 million for military assistance to Ukraine. It’s like the polite Canadian version of reaching into your pocket to pick up the bill without flinching, eh?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must have been sweating maple syrup when he made that pledge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Washington, D.C. Half a billion bucks is no small change, but hey, when duty calls, our Canadian friends always answer… with a Tim Hortons coffee in hand and a sorry on their lips.

I can just imagine Trudeau trying to explain this hefty donation to the Canadian taxpayers. “Sorry, guys, we know we already spend a lot on poutine and hockey, but turns out our pals in Ukraine need a little extra help. Plus, it’s for a good cause, eh? Sorry, eh?”

And let’s not forget the pressure from those pesky U.S. senators, sending letters and urging Trudeau to come to the summit with a clear plan. It’s like being scolded by your big brother for not finishing your chores. “Come on, Justin, get it together! Ukraine needs you, eh?”

Trudeau probably had to dig deep into his closet to find his serious politician suit for this NATO summit. No more colorful socks and charming smiles, it’s all about economic opportunities, partnership discussions, and staying resolute in support for Ukraine. It’s like swapping out the donuts for kale smoothies—necessary but a little soul-crushing.

But hey, at least Canada is meeting its NATO obligations by agreeing to spend that magical two per cent of national GDP on defense. It’s like getting an A+ on your report card, except it comes with a hefty price tag. “Sorry, wallet, looks like we’ll be eating Kraft Dinner for a while to make up for this one.”

So here’s to you, Canada, always stepping up to the plate even when it means tightening your budget belt a little more. Keep being the polite, generous, and slightly stressed-out neighbor that we all know and love. And if anyone still doubts Canadian commitment to international affairs, just show them the receipt for that $500 million check. Sorry, not sorry, world!