'Canada can do what it wants on the F-35,' says U.S. ambassador, who says debate does 'irritate' him
OTTAWA— While U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is free to do as it wants with its review of purchasing the F-35, he says the debate is nevertheless irritating. Carney ordered a review of its F-35 purchase back in March, shortly after becoming prime minister, with his then-defence minister saying Carney had done so to ensure it was the best option. It came as the country was in the early stages of dealing with a trade war with
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