Procurement update: fighter jet replacement still a problem for feds, say experts, auditor general

Canada's procurement projects range from the much talked about Canadian Surface Combatant to an upgrade to a mid-life upgrade of the CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue helicopter.

Defence policy expert Martin Shadwick called the F-35, pictured, the 'de facto standard for the vast majority of Canada's allies.' It was initially planned to be procured under the previous Conservative government before being cancelled by the Liberals. Photograph courtesy of Widimedia Commons

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BY NEIL MOSS

November 21, 2018

The plan to replace Canada's aging fleet of fighter jets has been a failing of both the Harper and Trudeau governments, say defence procurement observers. And, according to the federal auditor general, even if the planes are purchased, it will be tough to get them off the ground without enough pilot...

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