Authored by Justin Massie and Nicolas-François Perron, this article warns that Canada’s current defence posture—marked by chronic underfunding, equipment shortfalls, delayed investment, and no clear plan to meet 2% NATO targets before 2032—renders our country ill-prepared for global instability or future postwar commitments in Ukraine.
A serious gap exists between Canada’s strategic goals and its defence capabilities, threatening its credibility among allies and its ability to respond to global crises. Massie and Perron are calling for a 20% increase in military spending, accelerated procurement, NATO-standard readiness, and a national defence industrial strategy to secure Canada’s future.
