Le Canada atteindra la cible de 2% en dépenses militaires cette année / Le Devoir
Monday, June 9, 2025, 6:21 am permalink
Under intense pressure from its allies, Ottawa announced it will accelerate plans to meet a 2% GDP defence spending target. With a high-profile announcement slated in Toronto outlining security priorities, this decisive pivot underscores Canada’s commitment to align with NATO expectations while calming domestic concerns.
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