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The US planned to invade Canada in 1930. Now Trump is reviving old fears

2026-01-27 23:39:18Histori SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Victoria Square in Montreal, Canada, in the 1930s

A classified 1930 American plan, known as War Plan Red, envisioned an invasion of Canada using chemical weapons, destroying infrastructure, and seizing major cities to neutralize any civilian resistance. According to the plan's authors, the attack would be swift and Canada would fall within days.

This plan was drawn up as part of a strategy against the UK, where Canada would serve as a potential theatre of war. But now, the historical fear has taken on new dimensions with the aggressive foreign policies of the US and the actions of President Donald Trump, writes The Guardian.

In January, Trump and other US officials openly discussed using force to occupy Greenland for its strategic location and mineral wealth, rekindling concerns from its northern neighbors. He also called the border between the US and Canada an “artificial line” and suggested he could unite the continent by force.

Trump also posted an image on social media of the American flag covering Canada, Greenland and Venezuela, a move that was strongly criticized by Canadian lawmakers. Experts say the statements highlight Canada's ongoing anxiety about its vulnerability to American aggression.

Thomas Homer-Dixon, a fellow at the Canadian Cascade Institute, says the pursuit of Greenland shows “blatant greed and wealth” by the White House and has no real security justification. He warns that Trump could use propaganda to demonize Canada, citing its long border and drug trafficking, to justify potential intervention.

Canada is taking steps to bolster its defenses. A 2025 poll found that 43% of Canadians saw a U.S. military attack within five years as possible. The Canadian military has planned to train federal and provincial employees in the use of weapons, driving and drones to increase the national reserve. Currently, the reserves consist of 4,384 people, but new plans aim to increase them to 300,000.

Homer-Dixon emphasizes the importance of strengthening relations with Scandinavian allies and adopting their principle.

“If you attack us, you may succeed, but you will suffer great consequences.” He adds that the idea that “might is right” has always been part of American culture and has never disappeared, reviving Canada’s historical fears.


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