Vincent Rigby on Meeting Canada’s NATO Defence Targets | National Post

June 9, 2025 | Vincent Rigby was quoted in the National Post in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Canada will meet NATO’s 2% defence spending target this fiscal year, adding over $9 billion. Rigby, who previously served as national security and intelligence adviser, called the move a significant and welcome shift from earlier governments, emphasizing that it shows Canada is taking its defence commitments seriously. He noted that this is not just about supporting allies—it’s also about protecting Canadian interests and values. However, Rigby and other experts cautioned that hitting the 2% goal may not be enough, as NATO is now considering raising the target even higher.