Canada must ‘open our doors’ to other markets, diversify military procurement supply chains amid tariffs, says Minister Blair

Defence Minister Bill Blair says the U.S. tariffs 'create a different business environment' for defence procurement, so Canada must 'open our doors' to other markets.

Speaking at a March 5 event, Defence Minister Bill Blair says tariffs present 'opportunities' as well as challenges for Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY IREM KOCA

March 6, 2025

Defence Minister Bill Blair is signaling a shift in Canada's military procurement strategy in light of the trade war, saying the American tariffs are creating “a different business environment,” prompting Canada “to open its doors” to other markets.

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