‘Depoliticize procurement decisions,’ say MPs in new defence report

"Canada needs 'a well-functioning defence procurement system' with projects delivered in a timely manner, according to the report, which says that outcome should be 'facilitated by a stable, highly skilled, and experienced defence workforce."
Defence Minister Bill Blair says the two-per-cent target is a 'challenge' for Canada but 'we’re going to reach it.'

The government should "depoliticize procurement decisions," and increase funding to enhance Canada’s defence procurement challenges, according to a new parliamentary defence review that heard from dozens of experts.

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