Carney Pledges $3B for Defence, Infrastructure

It's March 26th. Welcome to Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.

Prime Minister Mark Carney just announced $3 billion in fresh funding for infrastructure

in defense projects in Nova Scotia and New.

Brunswick. This comes as Canada hits the 2% of gross domestic product target for national

defense. A major NATO goal, thanks to prior commitments of, $63 billion.

Carney also renewed a promise from June to ramp that up to 5% of gross domestic product by 2035.

Nova Scotia scores more than $2 billion to upgrade facilities, boost training,

and prepare for new warships and aircraft while New Brunswick gets over $1 billion to enhance

the huge Gage Town Army base. Over the next decade, this fits into a massive half a trillion

dollar defense push that covers submarines, planes, drones, and advanced radar systems.

Strengthening Canada's military footprint for years ahead.