‘Significant’ Military Investments Being Discussed, Defence Minister Says

Minister of National Defence Bill Blair prepares to appear before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs on a question of privilege related to an intimidation campaign against the Member for Wellington-Halton Hills and other members, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Oct. 24, 2023. Justin Tang/The Canadian Press

Defence Minister Bill Blair says his government is discussing major potential investments in the Canadian military, but the country’s fiscal situation will have an impact on the issue.

“We have brought forward a plan that’s very much in discussion right now, within our government, about making significant new investments,” Mr. Blair told Global News in Dec. 2 interview.