Feds pledge faster and better defence procurement strategy, but experts say it all comes down to execution

The April 8 policy update acknowledged that ‘defence procurement takes too long in Canada and needs to be faster and more effective,’ but the initial steps outlined to fix things were met with mixed reviews.
Defence Minister Bill Blair was among the members of cabinet who unveiled the government's defence policy update on April 8.

The long-awaited defence policy update included some "pleasant surprises," but experts say actual implementation of the promised revitalized procurement strategy will be the real indicator of how seriously the government is taking its attempt to strengthen the institution.

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