With conflict raging between Ukraine and Russia, the role of NATO, and member states’ commitments have become top of mind for many.

One key issue is getting countries to meet defence spending targets, and one country missing the mark is Canada.

National Post politics reporter Catherine Levesque joins the show to discuss why Canada is falling short of its targets, why this is a problem that has plagued successive governments and why there’s pressure now to step up spending.

Background reading: Why Canada keeps missing its NATO spending target — and why Conservatives aren't promising to meet it

'Not for lack of trying': Peter MacKay on why Conservatives couldn't meet NATO's defence-spending commitment

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