Overview

• Canada aims to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending guideline by 2030.
• Significant investments will be made in the Arctic, enhancing surveillance and maritime capabilities.
• Defense spending is expected to rise to at least 1.75% of GDP by 2029.
• Plans include acquiring new submarines, integrated air defense, and missile systems.
• NATO anticipates that two-thirds of its member countries will meet the 2% spending target this year.