Canada's Defence Minister Bill Blair is set to release the country's long-awaited defence policy update, which includes a significant increase in spending. The policy, aimed at bolstering Canada's military capabilities, focuses on enhancing surveillance and combat readiness in the Arctic region and improving cyber security. The update outlines an $8.1 billion increase in defence spending over the next five years, with a portion of the funds earmarked for asserting Arctic sovereignty. This move comes two years after the policy's urgent call for an update and amidst pressures from the United States for Canada to contribute more to its military funding. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking from CFB Trenton, highlighted the update as a step to support the Canadian Forces in keeping Canada strong and free.
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Canada's new defence policy will focus on securing the Arctic and fixing the 'unsustainable' gap in force size https://t.co/f125YCSZd6 https://t.co/0xaFI78IGf
Arctic sovereignty anchors federal plans to upgrade Canada’s military https://t.co/ZXrbJR1nFq https://t.co/bNvP4n0TKA
Two years after being ordered on an urgent basis, a new defence policy for Canada that promises to bolster the military's surveillance and combat capabilities in the Arctic has been unveiled. https://t.co/NWRuaB6Z6y .
Ottawa to spend $8.1-billion over next five years on defence, with focus on Arctic sovereignty https://t.co/amhybgkJqj
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Live from CFB Trenton: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a defence announcement in advance of #Budget2024 to support the @CanadianForces in the work they do to keep Canada strong, and free. Tune in: https://t.co/cWH44qR66Y https://t.co/KnFJ4zlssY
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Defence Minister Bill Blair to release Canada's long-awaited defence policy update https://t.co/E8MPcQKqDA
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