What will it take to defend Canada? Experts say party platforms miss the target

There is an “anything you can do, I can do better” vibe to the defence policies of both the Liberals and the Conservatives, but a trio of national security and military experts say each of the parties are missing — or avoiding — the fundamental national security issue at stake in this election. They say voters are likely asking themselves: What will it take for Canada to defend itself without — or possibly against — the United States? The Conservatives released their costed platform on Tuesday, which included a defence component. The Liberals dropped their slightly more detailed plan as…