Militarism

An illustration of Prime Minister Mark Carney in hues of pink and red. He has a maple leaf lapel pin on his blazer.
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Canada should prioritize domestic needs over NATO spending

Peak Web July 16, 2025

By: Phone Min Thant, Arts & Culture Editor On June 25, fresh from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would fulfill its commitments to the alliance’s new defence budget of 5% of annual national GDP by 2035. This was more than double the increase from the previous commitment of 2%, a target set in 2014. Canada’s defence spending has since reached 1.45%, and is expected to increase. Carney commented that the increased spending will be allocated to acquiring new equipment, diversifying Canada’s alliances, and improving pay for Canadian soldiers. Remarks by Carney…

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An illustration of an American military officer shaking hands with Iron Man in the foreground, in the background are a group of MCU heroes one one side and American soldiers on the other
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Avengers, assemble . . . for the Pentagon and its allies

Peak Web June 24, 2025

By: Zainab Salam, Opinions Editor The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become one of the most dominant forces in modern cinema. Yet beneath the visual grandeur and pop-culture appeal lies a subtler narrative thread — one that blends the art…

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