Questions abound over ‘ugly’ defence procurement system following Mark Norman case

Canada would be 'better served' if defence projects are overseen by a non-partisan body, says a retired Armed Forces colonel, who oversaw procurement and equipment management policy.

Vice-Admiral Mark Norman called Canada's defence procurement system a 'very complicated, obtuse, and ultimately ugly process.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY Neil Moss

May 13, 2019

Following the turbulent Mark Norman case, questions are being raised about the political nature of defence procurement decisions. Vice-Admiral Mark Norman was accused of leaking cabinet documents about a decision to delay a $688-million supply ship procurement. He was charged with breach of trust, ...

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