The federal government has also promised to increase military spending by $62 billion over the next two decades. Appearing on a panel with Sajjan, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Canada’s revitalized defence efforts, despite estimates suggesting its military spending still falls short of the alliance’s target of two per cent of GDP. Stoltenberg told the conference that Trump has changed his tune since the campaign. He said both Canada and the US have increased their military presence in Europe recently, showing that NATO remains strong. Sajjan told reporters that Canada will deal with threats posed by the Islamic State, whether they come from afar or closer to home.

Source: National Post November 17, 2017 17:29 UTC