$73bn in new defence spending, still short of NATO target

$73bn in new defence spending, still short of NATO target

April 8, 2024 11:43 pm MST.

Canada's new defence policy includes a focus on the Arctic, and $73 billion in new spending. This still falls short of NATO's spending target - and the defence industry says it still needs more certainty around procurement.

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