Arctic sovereignty anchors federal plans to upgrade Canada's military
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Ottawa plans to spend $8.1 billion over the next five years and $73 billion by 2044 on upgrading and modernizing the Canadian military -- with a particular focus on defending Arctic sovereignty.
Ottawa plans to spend $8.1 billion over the next five years and $73 billion by 2044 on upgrading and modernizing the Canadian military -- with a particular focus on defending Arctic sovereignty.
The federal government says the plan, which includes new submarines, long-range missiles and early-warning aircraft, will boost military spending to 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2030.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 8, 2024.
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