Lester B. Pearson, Canada's former prime minister and a key figure in the creation of Nato, would likely be disappointed with Canada's current struggle to meet its Defense Spending commitment. Pearson was responsible for the clause in the North Atlantic Treaty that emphasized the importance of political and economic collaboration among NATO allies. However, Canada has faced criticism for not meeting the two percent of GDP defense spending target, with allies warning that Canada may become marginalized within the alliance. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau maintains that Canada is increasing its defense spending and contributing meaningfully to NATO.

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