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U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly raised defence spending as one of his many grievances with Canada .
Canada is one of just eight NATO allies not meeting the two per cent benchmark first agreed to in 2014 .
Canada spent 1.37 per cent of its GDP on defence last year , or $41 billion , according to government projections.
Officials have said they can hit 2 per cent by 2032 or even earlier.
The military is aiming to reach its approved strength of 71,500 regular forces members and 30,000 reserve members by April 2029 , but is still short more than 13,000 personnel.
Last spring’s budget committed $6.9 million over five years , with “ $1.4 billion in future years , to build up to 1,400 homes for military members.
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