Opposition MPs say they’re worried about lack of defence spending in budget, as experts to future of NORAD

NORAD renewal is likely to take centre stage in bilateral defence talks between Canada and the U.S. as the two countries seek to strengthen North American defence capabilities in the face of Chinese and Russian incursions.
Prime Minster Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden, pictured Feb. 23, 2021, after their virtual first bilateral meeting where they agreed to prioritize NORAD renewal.
A lack of defence spending in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's first budget has some experts and MPs worried about the future of Canada's military at a time when, they say, its responsibilities are getting bigger both at home and abroad and allied nations are beefing up their defence spending an...

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