Trudeau Liberals will never hit NATO target if DND can't even spend the money it has

DND underspending is a longstanding problem

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a longstanding problem with underspending its budget. In the 2020-21 fiscal year, DND underspent by $1.3 billion. This is not an isolated incident. In the past five years, DND has underspent by a total of $5.4 billion.

There are a number of factors that contribute to DND's underspending. One factor is the department's complex procurement process. Another factor is the lack of qualified personnel to manage DND's projects.

Underspending is a problem for a number of reasons

DND's underspending is a problem for a number of reasons. First, it means that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are not getting the equipment and resources they need. This can have a negative impact on the CAF's ability to defend Canada.

Second, underspending wastes taxpayer money. When DND does not spend its entire budget, the money is returned to the government's general revenue fund. This money could be used to fund other important programs and services.

The Trudeau Liberals have not been able to solve the problem of underspending

The Trudeau Liberals have been in power since 2015. During that time, they have not been able to solve the problem of underspending at DND. In fact, the problem has gotten worse under the Liberals.

In the 2020-21 fiscal year, DND underspent by $1.3 billion. This is the largest underspend in the department's history.

The Liberals' failure to solve the problem of underspending is a serious concern

The Liberals' failure to solve the problem of underspending is a serious concern. It shows that the government is not taking the defence of Canada seriously.

If the Liberals cannot solve the problem of underspending, they will never be able to meet the NATO target of spending 2% of GDP on defence.

The Liberals must take action to solve the problem of underspending

The Liberals must take action to solve the problem of underspending at DND. They need to streamline the procurement process and hire more qualified personnel to manage the department's projects.

The Liberals also need to change their attitude towards defence spending. They need to recognize that defence spending is an investment in Canada's security.

If the Liberals do not take action, they will never be able to meet the NATO target of spending 2% of GDP on defence

If the Liberals do not take action, they will never be able to meet the NATO target of spending 2% of GDP on defence. This will have a negative impact on the CAF's ability to defend Canada.