Maintain Canada's strong commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

What success looks like

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) remains strong and Canada is a trusted partner in the alliance.

Government's narrative on progress

The defence policy – Strong, Secure, Engaged – reaffirms Canada’s responsibilities as a contributing partner to NATO. Canada has increased its contributions to NATO as a testament of its steadfast commitment to the Alliance. Since 2016, Canada has provided leadership to NATO’s Deterrence and Defence posture, most notably as the Framework Nation for NATO’s enhance Forward Presence Battle Group in Latvia, which sees 540 Canadian Armed Forces personnel deployed on a rotational basis. The government extended the mandate for this operation in July 2018 at a cost of $514 million over four years. Under Operation REASSURANCE, Canada performs air surveillance, air policing, training, and maritime operations in support of NATO. In 2018, Canada rejoined the NATO Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) program, committing between $17 and $20 million per year and up to 25 personnel. Canada also takes a leadership role in NATO activities, programs, and decision-making, including at the 2018 Brussels Heads of State and government Summit. Also, in close coordination with NATO Allies, Canada has continued its support to Ukraine, including filling senior positions in the NATO Liaison Office in Ukraine. Budget 2019 confirmed the government’s plan to renew Operation UNIFIER until March 31, 2022. Canada will invest up to $99.6 million in new funding, starting in 2019-20, to continue its support of this military training and capacity building mission.

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