Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged over $9 billion in new defence funding, accelerating Canada’s timeline to meet NATO’s 2% GDP goal by 2026. Spending includes military pay raises, cyber defences, recruitment, and equipment upgrades. Carney also plans to reduce reliance on U.S. suppliers and strengthen Canada’s defence industry and Arctic capabilities.
Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged over $9 billion in new defence funding, accelerating Canada’s timeline to meet NATO’s 2% GDP goal by 2026. Spending includes military pay raises, cyber defences, recruitment, and equipment upgrades. Carney also plans to reduce reliance on U.S. suppliers and strengthen Canada’s defence industry and Arctic capabilities.