Sub contract could fall short of meeting ‘100 per cent’ of desired ‘humongous’ economic return, say sources

'The economic benefits are a huge consideration for the government at the end of the day because they will want to ensure they fully leverage the procurement in support of Canadian industry,' says one former public servant.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said a condition of this deal was that 100 per cent of the value of Canada’s investment must be matched by the selected supplier through industrial and economic benefits.

It is "possible" for the feds to sign the contract for the acquisition of up to 12 submarines by the end of this year, according to the government, but regardless of when the deal is done, Canada might not get the 100-per-cent economic value it wants from the multibillion-do...

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