Canada to hit 2% defense NATO spending target this year: Carney

Toronto, Canada (AFP) June 9, 2025 Canada will reach NATO's defense spending target of two percent this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday, arguing the country had to revitalize its military "to defend every inch of our sovereign territory." Carney's speech at the University of Toronto included stark warnings about the global security order being shaken by US President Donald Trump. But it extended beyond

Jun 10, 2025 - 09:45
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Canada to hit 2% defense NATO spending target this year: Carney
Toronto, Canada (AFP) June 9, 2025
Canada will reach NATO's defense spending target of two percent this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday, arguing the country had to revitalize its military "to defend every inch of our sovereign territory." Carney's speech at the University of Toronto included stark warnings about the global security order being shaken by US President Donald Trump. But it extended beyond