Canada

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Timeline

  1. Four-Year Milestone

    Analysts warn that global instability requires Canada to spend 'more and faster' on domestic defense.

  2. NATO Summit Pressure

    Allies increase calls for Canada to provide a specific timeline for hitting the 2% GDP spending target.

  3. Defense Policy Update

    Canada releases 'Our North, Strong and Free,' pledging $8.1 billion in new spending over five years.

  4. Full-Scale Invasion

    Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prompting immediate Canadian sanctions and aid.

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Geopolitics Bearish

Canada Faces Critical Defense Pivot Four Years Into Ukraine Conflict

As the full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Canada is grappling with an urgent need to overhaul its defense spending and strategic posture. Rising global instability and threats to Arctic sovereignty are forcing Ottawa to accelerate military modernization and meet long-standing NATO commitments.

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