Feds’ new industrial strategy falls short on ambition, needs clearer objectives for defence procurement, say experts

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly unveiled a new three-pillar industrial strategy on Oct. 9 aimed at protecting Canadian industries, creating jobs, and attracting global investment. 'I don’t think there’s anything new here,' says former DND ADM Alan Williams.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the government will use the 'power of procurement' to create jobs in the face of the trade war with the U.S.

The government’s new industrial strategy aiming to use defence procurement and the “Buy Canadian” policy to create jobs and attract investment is “predictable” and “bland,” says one expert, arguing Canada needs an ambitious, clearly defined defence industrial p...

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