New DND plan gives extra seven years to meet army and navy readiness targets, lowers air force aims

Canada is injecting billions of dollars into its military establishment, but questions remain over whether the added funds will see it meet more 'realistic' readiness targets in 2032.

Defence Minister David McGuinty is being given a large injection of funds to right the ship in his department.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY NEIL MOSS

July 2, 2025

UPDATED February 17, 2026

Canada’s military is giving itself an additional seven years to meet its army and navy readiness targets, plus an added four years to reach a reduced air force metric, according to a new internal report.

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