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Ottawa/The Hague, June 24, 2025 — As NATO allies push for a significant boost in defence spending amid global tensions, Canada has signaled support in principle but raised concerns over the timeline to meet the proposed target. Foreign Minister Anita Anand, speaking from The Hague during the NATO summit, said while Canada agrees with increased investment in defence, the deadline for achieving a proposed 5% of GDP remains “up for debate.”The proposed target—nearly double the longstanding 2% commitment—has been endorsed by the U.S., U.K., France, and Germany in response to escalating threats in Europe, the Middle East, and Indo-Pacific. However,…