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Canada Steps Up NATO Defense Commitment | Calgary News
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to a NATO summit in Turkey with a bold message: Canada is ramping up its defense spending to meet 2035 targets, amid rising tensions as former President Trump rails against NATO’s cost-sharing and hints at Greenland ambitions. While NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte pushes back with data showing increased European contributions, critics question whether appeasement is sustainable. Canada’s strategy includes budget reclassifications, military pay raises, and major infrastructure investments — though experts warn real combat readiness won’t arrive…
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