Feds’ purchase of F-35s indicates Canada has given up on peace-building as best route to global security

It’s now clear for all to see that militarism has taken over Canada’s foreign policy.

Defence Minister Anita Anand announced on Jan. 9 that the government had finalized its deal to replace the Air Force's again fleet of CF-18 fighter jets with 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets. It's estimated to cost $19-billion, but will cost about $70-billion for the entire lifecycle of the jets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DOUGLAS ROCHE

January 16, 2023

EDMONTON—The government’s announcement that it will spend $19-billion to buy a fleet of F-35 fighter jets jarringly demonstrates that Canada has given up on the idea that peace-building among nations is the best route to global security. It’s now clear for all to see t...

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