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As Blair sets sights on nearly $1-billion DND cuts, pressure ramping up on Canada to spend more on defence, NATO commitments, say experts

'It’s also important to exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent. That’s my responsibility,' said Defence Minister Bill Blair to reporters recently on the Hill.

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As Blair sets sights on nearly $1-billion DND cuts, pressure ramping up on Canada to spend more on defence, NATO commitments, say experts

'It’s also important to exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent. That’s my responsibility,' said Defence Minister Bill Blair to reporters recently on the Hill.

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As Blair sets sights on nearly $1-billion DND cuts, pressure ramping up on Canada to spend more on defence, NATO commitments, say experts

'It’s also important to exercise control over spending and make sure that we’re getting true value for every dollar that’s spent. That’s my responsibility,' said Defence Minister Bill Blair to reporters recently on the Hill.

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