Canada commits to new NATO defence spending target of five per cent of GDP

Canada to Boost NATO Spending

At the NATO summit in The Hague on June 25, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada’s commitment to increase its defense spending to five percent of GDP, equating to $150 billion annually over the next decade, in response to growing threats, particularly from Russia. This new target includes 3.5 percent for military spending and 1.5 percent for defense infrastructure, reflecting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: During a NATO summit in The Hague, Canada announced its commitment to significantly increase defense spending to 5% of its GDP over the next decade, responding to rising global threats.

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