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NATO chief Stoltenberg visiting Ottawa, set to meet Trudeau – National

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NATO chief Stoltenberg visiting Ottawa, set to meet Trudeau – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 19, 2024 7:21 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The head of the NATO alliance is set to meet with the prime minister in Ottawa on Wednesday. Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is also slated to give a speech at an event hosted by … Read more

U.K. takes aim at allies like Canada, wants higher NATO targets – National

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U.K. takes aim at allies like Canada, wants higher NATO targets – National

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Cameron is urging the U.K.’s allies, including Canada, to spend more on their militaries, warning the West needs a “harder edge for a tougher world.” The current NATO target for defence spending is two per cent of GDP. Cameron wants it raised to 2.5 per cent. Canada routinely misses the current … Read more