Un mal très nécessaire / Le Devoir

Thursday, June 12, 2025, 2:20 am permalink

The Canadian government has announced an increase in its military expenditure to meet rising NATO pressures, with discussions centering on a target of 2% of GDP. Analysts, including Trevor Tombe and Professor Justin Massie, offer varied takes—one part earnest policy debate, one part bemused disbelief at the notion of defense spending as a cure-all.

Trevor Tombe: What a higher NATO military spending target means for Canada

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Un mal très nécessaire

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Le Canada peut-il assurer sa souveraineté militaire?

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