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July 11, 2023 | Local, Other Defence

Analysis: With Canadians struggling financially, Trudeau can safely ignore calls for more military spending

In the last several years, generals and defence analysts have pushed fantastical scenarios designed to generate fear among the public.

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/analysis-with-canadians-struggling-financially-trudeau-can-safely-ignore-calls-for-more-military-spending

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  • Marinvent Announces Successful Delivery to Government of Canada of its APM Product

    April 9, 2019 | Local, Aerospace

    Marinvent Announces Successful Delivery to Government of Canada of its APM Product

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    January 18, 2018 | Local, Naval

    Davie aura «probablement» des contrats de brise-glaces, dit Trudeau

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