Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canadian Armed Forces Day

In a more dangerous and divided world, the members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continue to answer the call to defend our sovereignty, protect our communities, and keep Canada strong. Today, we honour the women and men who serve and sacrifice for our country with courage and distinction – including those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We enacted the largest increase in defence investment in modern Canadian history and are on the path to achieveNATO’s newDefence Investment Pledge of 5% by 2035. Our fiscal framework has already provisioned to achieve 4% of GDP in total defence spending by the end of this decade. And through the newDefence Investment Agency and Canada’s first-everDefence Industrial Strategy, we are providing Armed Forces members with the modern equipment they need, when they need it.

Their service, their values, and their strength represent the very best of Canada. To the CAF members across Canada and those around the world: thank you.

In a more dangerous and divided world, the members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continue to answer the call to defend our sovereignty, protect our communities, and keep Canada strong. Today, we honour the women and men who serve and sacrifice for our country with courage and distinction – including those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We enacted the largest increase in defence investment in modern Canadian history and are on the path to achieveNATO’s newDefence Investment Pledge of 5% by 2035. Our fiscal framework has already provisioned to achieve 4% of GDP in total defence spending by the end of this decade. And through the newDefence Investment Agency and Canada’s first-everDefence Industrial Strategy, we are providing Armed Forces members with the modern equipment they need, when they need it.

Their service, their values, and their strength represent the very best of Canada. To the CAF members across Canada and those around the world: thank you.