Canada pumps $3B into military upgrades in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
Canada is set to invest heavily in its military infrastructure over the coming years. Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced a $3 billion funding boost for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, targeting upgrades at key defence sites. The spending push comes as the country raises its defence budget to levels not seen since the Cold War. Nova Scotia will receive over $2 billion to expand training, modernise facilities, and prepare for new warships and aircraft. A major portion—$1.2 billion—will go toward upgrading Canadian Forces Base Halifax. The government will also spend $82 million to acquire Halifax Gate, a waterfront industrial site, to support navy operations. Additionally, a new combat training centre for the navy's river-class destroyers is planned at a cost of more than $180 million.
Two new aviation facilities at 14 Wing Greenwood will cost $648 million. Meanwhile, New Brunswick will see over $1 billion invested in the Gagetown Range and Training Area. This includes installing new ground-based air defence systems at the Gagetown base.
The funding forms part of Canada's broader defence strategy. Over the next decade, the country plans to spend half a trillion dollars on modernising its armed forces. This includes purchasing new submarines, aircraft, drones, sensors, and radar systems. Defence spending has now reached roughly two per cent of GDP—the highest share since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The latest investments focus on Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, with no further concrete projects announced since June 2026. The upgrades aim to strengthen training, logistics, and operational capabilities for the navy and air force. These changes reflect Canada's long-term commitment to expanding its military infrastructure.
