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NATO vs. Canada, its nicest truant

Canada is a committed, agreeable ally. So why, NATO countries are wondering, is it not getting up to speed on spending targets?

BRUSSELS/OTTAWA — NATO loves Canada — but hates its defense spending.

The North American country has a reputation within the West’s military alliance as an agreeable partner: Reliably committed to transatlantic relations, never obstructionist, and, well, just pleasant to work with.

But with a war on, that’s not enough.

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