Feds unveil series of measures to boost defence investment in line with ‘Buy Canadian’ mandate as major projects tout Euro allies

Major projects, like the recently announced surveillance aircraft or submarine purchase, 'may not necessarily fall into the new strategy,' says SecState Stephen Fuhr.
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a series of procurement measures in line with the government’s 'Buy Canadian' policy at CANSEC in Ottawa on May 27.

The federal government's “Buy Canadian” plan is moving apace amid new and pending announcements of major contracts with European partners, but it will take some time as long-standing projects get out the door first, says the secretary of state for defence procurement.

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