Will New Defence Spending Boost an Economy?
The talk in NATO countries is to increase defence spending due to rising threat levels, but also to create jobs and improve the economy. Canada hasn't been able to reach 2 percent of GDP in the past, but now the talk is to get to 3.5 or even 5 percent. What would that do, and how realistic is it? That and a lot more today with foreign affairs analyst Dr Janice Stein from the Munk School at the University of Toronto.
The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge · janice stein, peter mansbridge
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Canada hasn't been able to reach 2% of GDP in the past, but now the talk is to get to 3.5 or even 5 percent. What would that do, and how realistic is it?
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