Canada’s PM announces billions in defence spending to hit Nato target

PM Carney Announces Billions in Defence Spending to Meet NATO Target

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a massive increase in defence spending as Canada moves to meet its NATO commitments. The government will invest billions of dollars over the next several years to reach the alliance’s target of spending 2 per cent of national GDP on defence. Speaking at a press conference in Ottawa, Carney said the world has become ... Read More The post PM Carney Announces Billions in Defence Spending to Meet NATO Target…

Carney announces billions in defence spending to hit NATO target

Carney, who has often warned about the state of Canada's military, also announced a $2 billion increase to military pay

Canada’s PM announces billions in defence spending to hit Nato target

Mark Carney pledged C$9 billion this year for military upgrades, including combat vehicles, drones and other equipment.