Canada coughing up billions more in defence spending

There's always enough money for militarization, even as prices soar

Canada announced is increasing funding for NORAD, its joint air defence system with the U.S., but costs are likely to increase greatly. (Flickr)

On Monday, Defence Minister Anita Anand officially announced the government will spend $4.9 billion this year on upgrading NORAD, its joint air defence system with the United States, which was dutifully reported…