Washington needs Canada to be a better ally like Australia

If the key advantage for democracies is their commitment to collective security of their own kind, then Canada needs a kind reminder of its moral obligations, from its tolerant and patient continental neighbour.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured. Canada is contributing far less to the defence of North America and global democracy than you would expect from the world’s ninth largest economy.
MONTREAL—Canada is contributing far less to the defence of North America and global democracy than you would expect from the world’s ninth largest economy. Australia, in contrast, is preparing for its own protection, as well as the defence of the freedom of the seas, and democracy in Taiwan. The...

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