Canada’s Foreign Policy Must Catch up to Its Military Spending

Canada’s foreign policy must catch up to its military spending

The 2% target is not a foreign policy – and as the target rises, investments in our underresourced diplomatic and policy functions become even more urgent

Canada has committed to spending 2% of GDP on defence, but new poll suggests Canadians more concerned with trade than military

While Canadians are increasingly likely to say the military is falling behind, Canadians’ top priority is improving trade with international partners rather than focusing on military preparedness or humanitarian concerns, according to Angus Reid poll.

Trade, Defence, or Aid? Canadians' Views on Foreign Priorities

With global tensions on the rise, Canadians are increasingly turning their attention to the country’s role on the world stage. In response, pollsters have begun gauging public sentiment on foreign affairs and how Ottawa is navigating emerging international challenges.A new survey from the Angus Reid Institute asked Canadians whether the country is keeping pace—or falling behind—on a range of global issues.