Former Lieutenant General and member of NATO’s Defence Staff of Canada Michel Maisonneuve said Canada could “absolutely meet” the alliance’s 2% target if the federal government makes it a priority.
However, most NATO members are long past discussing 2% as the ideal target but rather as a minimum contribution, with 3% being presented as the new target.
NATO membership requires countries to contribute 2% of their GDP to be allocated for military spending.
In an interview with True North, Maisonneuve said the new target is an opportunity for Canada to fix the many pre-existing problems in the Canadian Armed Forces while honouring its commitment to the organization. ..
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