Commentary
Defending the security and integrity of the Canadian state from external and internal threats is a key federal responsibility. But it seems the federal government has its priorities backward.
Ottawa unleashed the Emergencies Act on the fictional premise that  the truckers’ Freedom Convoy protest was an existential threat to Canada’s security. But when it comes to threats from hostile regimes like China, the Liberals have been dragging their feet.
Witness the recently divulged statement by U.S. sources in which the prime minister is quoted saying that “Canada will never meet its NATO defense spending target” commitment of 2 percent of GDP. Considering Russian behaviour and their desire to challenge Canada’s Arctic sovereignty, it is an irresponsible stance. The statement compromises Canada’s security in that it alienates our security partners and simultaneously but unwisely invites the predatory Russians and the Chinese regime into a vacuum of defence….