Carney, Poilievre ‘racing to spend more, faster than each other’ on defence: expert
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Carney, Poilievre ‘racing to spend more, faster than each other’ on defence: expert
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April 20, 2025
Military and defence spending are two primary issues in Canada’s rapidly-approaching election – and a massive concern for securing our nation’s sovereignty. And as the federal party leaders promise to properly equip and staff Canada’s forces, a panel of military veterans joins ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson to weigh in on the matter.
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