美国参议员Jim Risch嘲弄加拿大在安全论坛的国防支出,引发关于充分性的辩论。 US Senator Jim Risch mocks Canada's defense spending at security forum, sparking debate on adequacy.

美国参议员Jim Risch批评加拿大在哈利法克斯国际安全论坛(Halifax International Security Forum)的军事开支, US Senator Jim Risch criticized Canada's military spending at the Halifax International Security Forum, saying it would evoke laughter from former President Trump. 加拿大目前将其GDP的1.33%用于国防,目的是到2032年达到北约2%的目标。 Canada, currently spending 1.33% of its GDP on defense, aims to reach NATO's 2% target by 2032. 国防部长比尔·布莱尔肯定了增加开支的计划,并提到需要抵制中国的军事集结。 Defence Minister Bill Blair affirmed plans to boost spending, citing the need to counter China's military build-up. 然而,批评者认为,鉴于全球安全关切,时间表不够充分。 However, critics argue the timeline is insufficient given global security concerns.