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Bill Blair says Canada could hit NATO target in 2 years, but doesn’t commit

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Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada could hit NATO defence spending target within a few years if need be.

NATO allies agreed in 2014 to work towards the two per cent target and in 2023 committed to hitting it.

Blair made the comments as the Liberal caucus huddles on Parliament Hill to talk Canada - U.S. relations.

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