Defence Spending
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Canada secures membership in EU defence industry pact, Carney saysCanada has reached an agreement to join the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defence companies expanded access to the European market.PoliticsDec 1
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As Russia threats worsen, all Canadians can help security: Latvian envoy'When Russia is lowering the threshold of doing mischief, using force or anything ... it's very worrying,' said Latvia's ambassador to Canada in an interview with Global News.PoliticsNov 13
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After Ottawa cancels Ukraine military contract, pressure grows to explainConservatives say the contract's cancellation risks making Canada appear as an unreliable ally to Ukraine and undermines commitments to bolstering the domestic defence industry.CanadaOct 24
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Minister won’t say why Ottawa cancelled Ukraine armoured vehicle contractDefence Minister David McGuinty was pressed about the contract at the House of Commons national defence committee while speaking on Canada's defence spending and NATO commitments.CanadaOct 21
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F-35 fighter jet review ongoing despite promised summer deadlineOttawa says the review continues as federal bureaucrats examine the plans and consider the military's needs, despite the defence minister suggesting a deadline of Sept. 21.CanadaSep 24
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Prime Minister Carney praises Trump as ministers jet to Sweden to talk defence dealsIn a brief statement Saturday, Carney said: 'The leadership of President Trump and the United States is creating the opportunity to end Russia's illegal war in Ukraine.'CanadaAug 16
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Canada to raise military pay as much as 20% in ‘significant’ spending hikeThe plan, which defence officials say includes the largest pay raise in nearly three decades, is part of Canada's effort to meet its NATO commitments and boost recruitment.CanadaAug 8
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Canada’s defence spending will lift economy but won’t stop recession: reportThe report forecasts Canada's defence spending commitments will raise the country's real gross domestic product up to 0.9 per cent annually this year.EconomyJul 17
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NATO spending pledge could push federal deficit as high as $92B: think tankThe C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa's spending plans will push deficits over the next four years to more than double the parliamentary budget officer's pre-election forecast.EconomyJul 3
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What counts for NATO’s defence infrastructure spending? Not just mineralsDefence and economic policy experts agree the NATO agreement is broad enough that it affords allies a lot of wiggle room to justify certain projects as being defence-related.CanadaJun 27
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