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Edmonton Journal

Peter Leclaire

Last published March 2026 · On our record since 2026

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Defence1 piece

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“The federal commitment to increase defence spending to $62.7 billion next year, and $150 billion by 2035, signals a shift in how the country prepares for a more contested world.” Read the piece

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