Montreal Bids for NATO's Defence Bank

0:00Canada just got picked to host the new defense, security, and resilience bank for NATO, and now Quebec Premier Christine Fraschette is pushing hard to. Land in Montreal. She's been hitting up federal leaders like Prime Minister Mark Carney, plus ministers Francois Philippe Champagne and Melanie Jolet to make the case. Fraschette even put her Minister of International Relations, Christopher Skete, on the job full time. Montreal's got the edge with its finance pros, defense know-how, aerospace scene, and that bilingual vibe that fits perfect for international work. Says it could bring 3,000 jobs, but Canada's top negotiator, Isabel Houdon, dialed back the hype on those numbers in a recent chat, while other spots like Toronto, Vancouver, and Ottawa stay in the mix. This banks all about slashing borrowing costs for military upgrades as countries ramp up spending, so wherever it lands, it's a big economic play, still unfolding. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered

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