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Big questions for Canada: NATO, Arctic sovereignty, and Canadian defence

Geopolitics
Canada
Started April 17, 2026

NORAD modernisation, the 2% NATO target, and Canada's obligations in a changing security environment.

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Questions on alliances, peacekeeping, and defence procurement.

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Canadian defence spending should prioritise domestic procurement and industrial capability, not only purchasing US equipment.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Canada should expand its UN peacekeeping contributions as an expression of its multilateral values.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Canada has a special obligation to assert Arctic sovereignty given accelerating climate-driven access to Arctic waters.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
NORAD modernisation is essential for Canadian sovereignty and continental defence and should be funded without further delay.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Canada should increase its military support to Ukraine significantly.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Canada should develop a specific Arctic defence strategy and invest in Arctic-capable military and coastguard assets.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 18, 2026
Canada should meet NATO's 2% of GDP defence spending commitment rather than continuing to free-ride on alliance partners.
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