defence spending

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NATO spending pledge—federal government faces lose-lose situation

For Ottawa to meet the target and maintain it through 2026/27, it must increase defence spending by $57.1 billion.


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Ottawa’s red ink leaves little room for defence spending commitments

The federal government wants Canada’s military to cut $1 billion from its budget.


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Canada can’t meet NATO spending target without serious fiscal consequences

After recording eight consecutive budget deficits, the Trudeau government plans to run at least five more.


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As Russian military assets continue to pick apart Ukraine, we should be thankful the transatlantic community didn’t cash in its Cold War-era insurance policy.