New procurement minister faces steep learning curve on military acquisitions

The timing probably couldn’t be any worse for a new individual to be appointed as Minister of Public Services and Procurement.
A U.S. trade ruling, expected in about a month, will likely determine the way ahead on the proposed acquisition of interim fighter jets for the RCAF.
The Liberal government had wanted to buy Boeing Super Hornets. But that acquisition has been in limbo after Boeing filed a complaint against Bombardier over its civilian aircraft production.
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