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Defence over diplomacy spotlighted in Liberal budget, with modest initial spending on foreign service reform

The government’s spending plan will add $664.4-million exclusively to GAC, while billions more have been allocated for the Canadian Forces over the next 20 years.

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April 16, 2024

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Defence over diplomacy spotlighted in Liberal budget, with modest initial spending on foreign service reform

The government’s spending plan will add $664.4-million exclusively to GAC, while billions more have been allocated for the Canadian Forces over the next 20 years.

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