US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII

The U.S. says it's pausing participation on a joint board with Canada for continental defense that dates to World War II. In announcing the pause Monday, the Pentagon accused Canada of failing “to make credible progress on its defense commitments.” President Donald Trump has accused Canada and other NATO countries of spending too little on their militaries.

However, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada will meet its commitment this year to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on its military.

The Permanent Joint Board on Defense has allowed military and civilian officials from Canada and the U.S. to provide advice on defending the continent.