Canada-Finland deepen NATO alliance, pledge 5% GDP defense

Canada and Finland have deepened their NATO alliance with a new security agreement launched by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President. The pact includes a commitment to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, exploring financing for allied production, and a maritime MoU for icebreaker collaboration under the ICE Pact to advance Arctic security. A joint research program for Arctic education and sustainable development is also planned, with both nations reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine's independence against Russian aggression.