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Carleton Experts Available – Canada to Reach 2% defence spending target

March 27, 2026

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Canada’s military spending officially hits 2 per cent of GDP, according to NATO and Carleton experts are available to comment on the milestone and what it means for Canada.

If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca.

For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/

Philippe Lagassé
Professor, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: Philippe.Lagasse@carleton.ca

Lagassé is the Barton Chair at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs. His research focuses on defence policy and military procurement, as well as civil-military relations, and the role of institutions in international policy-making in the Westminster tradition. Lagassé is currently a member of the Independent Review Panel for Defence Acquisition in the Department of National Defence.

For more on Lagassé, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/philippe-lagasse-1

Stephen Saideman
Paterson Chair in International Affairs, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University

Email: stephen.saideman@carleton.ca

Saideman’s research interests focus on the causes and consequences of intervention in intra-state conflicts. His current research deals with the role of legislatures in democratic civil-military relations. He teaches courses on contemporary international security, civil-military relations, and United States foreign and defence policy.

For more on Saideman, visit: https://experts.carleton.ca/stephen-saideman

Media Contact
Steven Reid (he/him)
Media Relations Officer
Carleton University
613-265-6613
Steven.Reid3@carleton.ca

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