Fighter jet deal a federal cost pit Poilievre should capitalize on

The $19-billion fleet of F-35s is a prime opportunity for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to take the federal government to task and show true leadership on this file. Instead, he is facing a two-strike count.

On Jan 9, Defence Minister Anita Anand, left, announced her department would spend $19-billion to acquire 88 F-35 fighter jets. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, should take the opportunity to hold the government to account, writes Alan Williams.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ALAN WILLIAMS

January 12, 2023

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