My major concern is the likely size of the deficit ($90 billion next year). Taxes need to be increased (each % increase in GST brings in $11 billion/yr) and some transfer (like OAS to well-off seniors) need to be scaled back. Under the circumstances, getting it down to $30 billion would be reasonable. The 5% military is really 3.5%, and of that, 1% into R&D with civilian spinoffs could count, so it would really be 2.5% - which seems to be reasonable given the deplorable state of our military and our vast territory.
You spend virtually no time discussing risk. What you fid was inadequate to contextualize this analysis
My major concern is the likely size of the deficit ($90 billion next year). Taxes need to be increased (each % increase in GST brings in $11 billion/yr) and some transfer (like OAS to well-off seniors) need to be scaled back. Under the circumstances, getting it down to $30 billion would be reasonable. The 5% military is really 3.5%, and of that, 1% into R&D with civilian spinoffs could count, so it would really be 2.5% - which seems to be reasonable given the deplorable state of our military and our vast territory.
Increasing military spending will no doubt come at the expense of social programs. Going along with the Trump bandwagaon is no good for Canadians!
I can't think of anything Carney has done that shows responsible foresight for the voters.
I object to the increase in military spending rather than focusing on diplomacy and spending on social programs.
The limits of diplomacy have been under gross display around the world.