Trudeau still has time to cement his defence legacy

The tumult of Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office have underscored the wisdom of being strategic about which defence needs Canada should source at home.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau can leave his successor with a stronger hand in their discussions with the American president, writes David Perry.

Justin Trudeau has just a few weeks left as prime minister, but more than enough time to cement a legacy of launching the Canadian military on the road to revitalization. While defence never featured heavily in his government’s public agenda, it nonetheless committed to a...

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