«Boeing's challenge is an authentic business decision, yet Ottawa seems untroubled about once again playing Sir Galahad, not only intervening on Bombardier's behalf, but also putting the problem - plagued effort to buy new fighter jets on the line, solely for the benefit of a privileged Quebec family and the people they employ,» Kelly McParland wrote in the National Post. (canadianbusiness.com)
Canada announced earlier this month that it would scrap a $ 5.2 billion purchase of new fighter jets from Boeing and purchase Australian jets instead. (nytimes.com)
After laying out the plan to buy many new fighter jets, lots of new naval ships, and even drones, the defence minister's policy can't be faulted for lacking ambition. (macleans.ca)