If I were Australia and the United Kingdom, and Canada said, “I would like to join AUKUS,” I would ask, “What are you bringing to the table?” If you have nothing to offer and you're a smaller member, why should they offer you anything? The United States might be willing to, but why would the Australians or the British give up contracts to Canadian companies? Why?
On June 13th, 2023. See this statement in context.