Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has stated that Canada will independently determine its defence spending, rejecting pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump for NATO allies to increase military budgets to 5% of GDP. Currently, NATO's official target is 2%, which Canada has yet to meet. The issue has become a key topic in the upcoming Canadian federal election, with party leaders expressing varying levels of commitment to increasing military funding. The debate reflects growing concerns over national security and the need for Canada to take greater responsibility for its own defence. Voters are being urged to prioritize military readiness at the ballot box.
Funny how conservatives suddenly care about “sovereignty” when it comes to military spending but are fine with bending over for every U.S. corporate interest.
How about Canada just focuses on defending its own borders and stops letting global alliances like NATO dictate how it spends taxpayer money?
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Poilievre says Canada, not U.S., will set our defence budget as Trump pushes for 5 per cent NATO spending target
Pierre Poilievre said under a Conservative government Canada would make its own, sovereign decisions on increasing military spending as U.S. President Donald Trump once again puts pressure on NATO allies to boost defence budgets to 5 per cent of GDP.
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The urgency is upon us: We need to defend Canada
The time is over for generational apathy in assuring our own defence and for leaders who pass the buck. This election, voters need to make clear that a strong, resourced military is a priority
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