Canada clears NATO’s 2% bar — after years of lagging and a last-minute lift

Prime Minister Carney participates in a virtual meeting of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) with leaders from Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Denmark. Discussions focus on security in Northern Europe and the Arctic, with an emphasis on cooperation to address shared threats and strengthen deterrence. Carney highlights Canada's 2% GDP investment in defense, recent Arctic investments, and participation in JEF exercises. The meeting underscores the importance of close cooperation among like-minded partners to reinforce collective defense and address emerging threats. Canada looks forward to continued engagement with JEF members.