Canada ratifies protocol for Finland, Sweden to join NATO

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada on Tuesday became the first NATO member to formally approve applications by Finland and Sweden to join the alliance, Report informs, citing POLITICO.

Trudeau is now urging other allies to move quickly to finalize their own ratification processes.

“This brings the two countries a step closer to full membership,” he said in a statement. “Their membership will make NATO stronger.”