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Canada Unveils First National Security Strategy in 20 Years

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Canada released its first national security strategy in over two decades, emphasizing economic defence and war preparedness.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the plan will help Canadians “live as we choose” in a dangerous world.
Canada will allocate over $163 billion to the military by the mid-2030s.
Legislation will establish a Crown corporation dedicated to defence procurement.

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Canada released its first national security strategy in over two decades, emphasizing economic defence and war preparedness.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the plan will help Canadians “live as we choose” in a dangerous world.
Canada will allocate over $163 billion to the military by the mid-2030s.
Legislation will establish a Crown corporation dedicated to defence procurement.