OTTAWA — Canada needs to meet NATO’s minimum defence spending target, said the alliance’s secretary general as he visited Ottawa Wednesday.

“Canada’s standing in NATO is strong, but at the same time of course we expect all allies to make good on the promise of investing two per cent,” Jens Stoltenberg said during an event hosted by the NATO Association of Canada.

If countries aren't able to prevent war, their efforts on health, education and climate change 'will fail,' Jens Stoltenberg told the audience{ai:summary}<p>Stoltenberg urges Canada to increase defence spending to meet NATO target. Pressure mounts as alliance emphasizes commitment to investment. #military</p>

Defence spending must be a budget priority for NATO members, secretary-general says in Ottawa

Loading...