Prime Minister Mark Carney inked a security pact with the EU earlier this year as he aims to reduce his country’s military dependence on the United States. Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images/Postmedia files

Canada has reached a deal to join the European Union’s €150 billion ($243 billion) military procurement fund , the country’s defence minister said, though the access fee has yet to be announced.

David McGuinty said Monday the nation has successfully negotiated entry to the Security Action for Europe program, or SAFE, unlocking billions of dollars in defence opportunities for Canadian businesses.

“This will allow Canada for example to participate by supplying capabilities such as ammunition, missiles, drones, artillery systems, infantry weapons and beyond,” he said.

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