Carney to unveil defence, security priorities Monday as Canada under pressure to boost military spending

Carney to unveil defence, security priorities Monday as Canada under pressure to boost military spending

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to hold a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, June 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Prime Minister Mark Carney will unveil his defence and security priorities Monday and tour a Toronto Armed Forces facility as he prepares for the late June NATO Leaders Summit where countries including Canada are expected to commit to higher military spending.

Mr. Carney’s agenda was released by the Prime Minister’s Office on Sunday.

NATO defence ministers concluded a meeting June 5 to lay the groundwork for the June 24-25 Leaders Summit, where NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he expects member countries will agree to a steep