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Canada’s Defense Budget Under Fire | Toronto News
Canada’s defense spending is about to face its biggest fiscal test yet—not whether to spend more, but whether it can actually afford it. With major purchases like submarines and surveillance planes on the table and a looming 2035 target of 5% of GDP, the government must now deliver a transparent, credible financial roadmap. The UK’s recent defense secretary resignation over unworkable spending plans serves as a stark warning: without solid numbers, defense promises become political liabilities. Prime Minister Carney’s pledge for greater budget transparency comes at a critical moment as Canada…
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