Four years after full-scale Ukraine invasion, Canada faces tough choices on defence

OTTAWA — As the world marks four years since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday, analysts say Moscow has contributed to global instability that will force Canadians to spend more — and more quickly — to defend their territory. “People need to understand why defence is extremely important right now, and why we’re going to have to make sacrifices financially to make sure that we stay protected and safe in the long run,” said Anton Sestritsyn, a lobbyist who has helped to organize civil society support for Ukraine. “It’s time for world leaders to start talking to…