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Why turning Canada’s new defence spending into economic growth may be ‘easier said than done’

Mr. Robert Asselin, CEO of U15 Canada quoted in Financial Post article by Jordon Gowling | published on June 10, 2025.

Defence procurement process has gained a reputation for being long and cumbersome and is often hit with delays.

The Liberal government announced a shift towards a Canadian defence industrial strategy on Monday, which has the potential to add jobs and grow the Canadian economy — but only if executed correctly, economists say….

Defence spending in Canada could mean economic growth | Financial Post

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