Prime Minister Carney announces major defence investments coming to the Maritimes

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced "billions of dollars" in defence investments for the Maritimes, focused on infrastructure and support, during a Halifax visit. The spending should boost regional defence contractors and local infrastructure activity but is unlikely to have a material market-wide impact.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced "billions of dollars" in defence investments for the Maritimes, focused on infrastructure and support, during a Halifax visit. The spending should boost regional defence contractors and local infrastructure activity but is unlikely to have a material market-wide impact.