Canada’s defense budget is currently $20 billion a year which is less than 1% of its GDP. This is much less than the $600 billion a year the U.S. spends and the $6.5 billion a year the UK spends. Only 5 other countries of the 28 in NATO spend less. To join NATO each member country pledged to spend at least 2% of their GDP on military spending and defense and defend each other against threats from any non-member country. In a July 2016 U.S. Presidential nominee Donald Trump suggested that the United States would not defend NATO member countries who had failed to increase their military budgets to above 2% of Gross Domestic Product. France, Turkey, Germany, Canada, and Italy are countries that are currently spending less than 2% of their GDP on military defense.
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@8TWDTHBConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, and capabilities in the north need to be prioritized and procurement must be rationalized.
@9YGJXM9Conservative6mos6MO
Generally it should be increased, but the goal should be to reduce the deficit. However, if there are situations where it is necessary to spend more on military, then it should be allowed.
@9M3PSVWConservative12mos12MO
It has the United States as an ally and NATO, which has the strongest military power, so, I would say neither.
@9J4XYKZConservative1yr1Y
If the citizens and government feel threatened at all by other countries, only then should military spending be increased.
@9QTMDJTConservative9mos9MO
The government should increase its military spending. We are too behind on our NATO and UN spending.
@9NXB22V10mos10MO
instead of sending most of our military units to ukraine we should keep it and stop sending 3 billion dollars there every week
@9FNN2YG2yrs2Y
Military spending should only be adjusted when it's in need for a dire situation
@9F85CT42yrs2Y
we dont even spend enough of our annual gdp on our military to be in nato
@9F4JB39Conservative2yrs2Y
There shouldn’t be need for fighting against other countries we should be mutual to benefit everyone
@9H9CBGT1yr1Y
i think what we use is alright canada isn't making enemies and where not a part of any super power but we have many protectors if needed
@96N4MQPConservative3yrs3Y
@923SFH63yrs3Y
should not spend too much but spend enough.
@8ZM99PRConservative3yrs3Y
It depends of how much the government would want to fund the military
@8Z86RMH3yrs3Y
The current military spending should stay the same, with exception to an increase for veterans and healthcare for them.
@8Y9R7FFConservative3yrs3Y
Decrease, along with every other county. I know money is needed to protect and defend but one of the most eye opening quotes I heard said "If every country in the world stopped funding war for just 1 day, nobody in the world would ever go hungry again". That is just such a no brainer to me, obviously I'm naive and don't completely understand, I just think war is so childish and unnecessary. I know being greedy and wanting power is a part of human nature is why it is needed along with all the bad people that need to warded off with force. I just find it excessive.
@8WPDH43Conservative4yrs4Y
increase spending and training
@8V6FTM34yrs4Y
Increase to meet the responsibilities of NATO
@8RR2D5JConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, but with a focus on Peacekeeping and upgrading military equipment to modern standards.
@8PZG5QPConservative4yrs4Y
Increase to match inflation and increase capital acquisition for automation and reduction of personnel costs.
@8PVQTBV4yrs4Y
Greatly increased as war can be very beneficial to the winning side
@9CBVH5CConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, the government should spend more to bring the military out of the past enough that people don't have to fear for their lives because they are flying or driving something from the 1990's
@9C9C8PY2yrs2Y
Increase, but only for equipment quality, not wage raises.
@99JVZ8NConservative2yrs2Y
I am satisfied with the amount that is spent
@98P34X7Conservative2yrs2Y
The Canadian military needs to increase their military spending by purchasing the best equipment possible. Canada citizens need to serve at least 3 years of service within the military from 18 to 45 years of age in order to be called a citizen of this country.
@9D3F3LGConservative2yrs2Y
If the money stays here than yes
@98ZL3DQConservative2yrs2Y
Funds should increase, but only into certain areas of military research
Our army barely fights in any wars and we are in peace with every country so there is no need for military spending which could be spent on helping citizens
@8KRDCF34yrs4Y
Increase, we aren't even reaching the minimum GPD of 2% on military funding. much more funding is needed to have a strong military.
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