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Investing.com -- Canada is increasing its military presence in the Arctic region in response to the Trump administration’s calls for greater defense spending and to counter potential Chinese and Russian influence in the area, according to Bloomberg News.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will contribute C$2.67 billion ($1.86 billion) to enhance its Arctic support hubs. The funding will be used to improve bases in Inuvik and Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, and in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Defense Minister Bill Blair announced the plans on Thursday.
The investment will be spread over a 20-year period, which makes the annual additional spending relatively small. Nonetheless, this move highlights the pressure that Canadian leaders are under to increase military spending, which has consistently been below the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s benchmark of 2% of gross domestic product.
The Arctic support hubs, which include airstrips, logistics facilities, and equipment, play a crucial role in military aircraft operations.
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