The Carney government has announced a plan to massively increase Canada’s defense budget. The plan will see Canada meet NATO’s 2% of GDP spending target by the end of the year.

Why now?

After decades of underspending, Canada’s allies are demanding we step up as the world looks to reduce reliance on the US for security.

Host David Smith speaks with Canadian defense expert Richard Shimooka about what’s in the Carney defense plan, and how Canada fits into the wider global security picture.

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