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From railways to minerals: seven takeaways from Canada's new NATO spending pledge
Canada and its NATO allies agreed Wednesday to substantially hike their defence spending target to five per cent of annual ...
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Carney says Canada will spend 5% of its GDP on defence by 2035
Canada and its NATO allies agreed at their annual summit on Wednesday to substantially hike their defence spending target to ...
Canada to spend $150 billion a year on defence in historic NATO deal backed by Trump
Canada plans to increase military spending significantly. The goal is to reach 5 percent of GDP by 2035. This decision was ...
In the news today: Carney at NATO summit, Senate voting on major projects bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, NATO allies to debate new ...
Hike in defence spending could mean cuts in other areas, Mark Carney warns
In spending much more on national defence, the federal government might have to cut back in other areas, Prime Minister Mark ...
Don't get 'distracted' by 5% NATO target, former officer warns government | Power & Politics
As Prime Minister Mark Carney commits to meet the new NATO spending target of five per cent of GDP by 2035, former vice-chief ...
Canada isn't looking to join EU, Carney says, but still wants closer ties
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is "looking for a closer partnership" with the European Union — but not to become a member.
Carney, NATO allies agree to hike defence spending target to 5% by 2035
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said alliance members have agreed to hike their defence-spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035. As part of the new plan, allies will now have to ...