The federal Conservatives have taken the wraps off a portion of their plan for defence — specifically defending the Far North.

"One hundred per cent of the cost of the base will come from the foreign aid budget," he said. "In fact, today's announcement will actually reduce the deficit because I plan to cut foreign aid more than the full cost of the announcement that I've made today,

Conservative Leader cites need to counter growing threats from Russia and China, as well as desire to maintain good relations with United States