Securing canada: CANADA REACHES NATO TArget
Today, Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces.
With a major increase in defence investment, Canada will reach NATO’s 2% target this year—five years ahead of schedule—and accelerate further investments in the years ahead.
As global threats grow, Canada will step forward with confidence:
values the world respects, resources the world needs, and a G7-leading economy that can sustain long-term security.
We will build a strong, secure, and sovereign future for all Canadians.
Key Measures
The new investments include:
Better pay for Canadian Armed Forces members, and improvements to recruitment and retention.
New equipment, including aircraft, armed vehicles, and ammunition.
Repairs and maintenance for Canada’s existing ships, aircraft, and other assets.
More health-care funding and staff to support CAF personnel and their families.
New Capabilities
Canada will strengthen its operational readiness through investments in:
Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar
Joint Counter-Drone Program
Joint Support Ships
Long-range precision strike capability
For a full breakdown of measures and capabilities, please see the backgrounder and the government’s detailed announcement.
The Big Picture
Canada’s new government is taking decisive action to rebuild our Armed Forces, reinforce our alliances, and ensure our sovereignty in a more dangerous world.
