Canada needs a clear plan to meet 2% defence target

Goldy Hyder says a clear plan for reaching Canada’s NATO spending commitment is needed to satisfy its critics. His perspective and statement were featured in multiple news outlets about the government’s recent announcement that it expects to reach the two per cent of GDP defence spending benchmark by 2032.

“Given the lack of detail, today’s announcement is unlikely to address the many frustrations and concerns expressed by leaders this week in Washington.” 

“The announcement does not clarify how any new defence investments will be fiscally sustainable,”

« Compte tenu du manque de détails, il est peu probable que l’annonce d’aujourd’hui réponde aux nombreuses frustrations et préoccupations exprimées par les dirigeants cette semaine à Washington »

“Clarifie pas la manière dont les nouveaux investissements en défense seront financièrement viables.”