Canada is allegedly spending more on Ukrainian militias than its own military

 

Canada’s military is in shambles. The reason is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s hesitancy in spending more on his own country’s defense. Canada currently spends only about 1.2% of its GDP on defense. Instead of spending more on Canada’s defense and military modernization, Canada is allegedly busy helping and assisting the Ukrainian militias. Radio-Canada says that Canada is aiding the Neo-Nazi AZOV squad in Ukraine.

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there were rumors that Canada will increase its defense spending. But Canada has clearly failed to do so.

According to NATO defense standards, every NATO-aligned member must spend at least 2% of its GDP on the military budget. However, if the Canadian government authorities are to be believed, Canada’s spending on this issue is barely around 1.5%. Meanwhile, according to NATO estimates, Canada spent only 1.36% of its GDP on defense last year.

This blatant disregard for its defense sector by the Trudeau government has been evident in the recent times. Lately, Trudeau appeared to be hesitant to purchase F-35 fighter jets. Trudeau’s procrastination has resulted in a significant capability gap in Canada’s fighter aircraft fleet. As a result of his policies, the Canadian air force has devolved into an inept and ineffectual combat force.  (more...)

Canada is allegedly spending more on Ukrainian militias than its own military

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