Can Canada even manage to meet its 5 percent NATO spending promise?

The news cycle never slows down and neither does Hub Hits. Each day we provide you with quick hits on topical stories, big issues and important voices appearing in The Hub, taped live. This episode features Ann Fitz-Gerald, director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs and professor of international security at Wilfrid Laurier University. She tells managing editor Harrison Lowman whether Canada can meet its recent pledge to spend 5 percent of its GDP on defence by 2035. She also gives her take on the Carney government's plan to deepen defence and trade ties with Europe. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Harrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.