Carney vows Canada will meet 2 per cent NATO spending pledge this year / National Observer
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:23 am permalink
In a notable policy pivot, Prime Minister Carney has pledged that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending goal—a move that has attracted both applause and skeptical commentary. Observers question whether this ambitious target can be sustained amid ongoing budgetary and strategic challenges.
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