Maintain current National Defence spending levels, including current planned increases.

What success looks like

The government will exceed previous funding levels.

Government's narrative on progress

Under Strong, Secure, Engaged, the annual budget for the Department of National Defence will grow, on a cash basis, from $18.9 billion in 2017-18 to $32.7 billion in 2026-27. Funding will be available whenever the department needs it through the usual parliamentary approval process. With this fiscal framework in place, the government will continue to assess and monitor the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces to ensure that they are well-equipped, well-supported and have the resources required to succeed.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.