Minister Blair Defends Not Meeting NATO Spending Target in Policy Update

Defence Minister Bill Blair says his government’s investments in the military is in stark contrast with the “very dark days” of the previous administration, despite presenting no plan to meet NATO’s spending target. Mr. Blair appeared before the House of Commons national defence committee April 15 to discuss Ottawa’s defence policy update, with MPs asking why there isn’t more being done. “There’s no sense of urgency here,” said Tory MP James Bezan, his party’s defence critic. Mr. Bezan noted the multiples crises occurring, from Ukraine to the Middle East, and domestic issues like troops having to resort to food banks....