Canada hits NATO’s 2% target but lingers at the bottom of spenders
Canada’s government touted finally meeting NATO’s 2% defense-spending benchmark, but the country remains at the alliance’s spending bottom in the latest audit. Officials say the milestone comes as Ottawa unveils multi‑billion‑dollar military investments (submarines, destroyers, jets) and expands Arctic presence, while reaffirming continued support for Ukraine amid evolving U.S. aid priorities and alliance commitments.