Freeland and Carney Debate NATO Spending Plans

Chrystia Freeland, a Liberal leadership contender, has announced an ambitious plan to meet NATO's defence spending target of 2% of GDP by 2027, five years earlier than the current government target of 2032. Freeland's proposal includes expanding the military, enhancing capabilities, building Canadian supply chains, and reforming procurement processes. Mark Carney, another contender, aims to reach the same target by 2030, emphasizing the need for effective spending. This debate over military spending comes amid global instability and criticism from allies like the U.S. for Canada's current defence expenditure of 1.37% of GDP. The shift in defense policy reflects a growing concern in Canadian politics about national security and international obligations.