The other thing is NATO seems open to counting massive infrastructure investment as military investment. Investment in infrastructure could make trade and communication within Canada cheaper/quicker/easier than cross border to the USA, also insulating our economy and institutional continuity from US
For fun we could give Forces Canada some electro-diesel locomotives and rail cars for use on the Alto HSR line and existing national rail lines to transport equipment. Give CAF members free travel on VIA and HSR too, particularly if travelling for military duty. Extend the Barrie GO to CFB Borden.