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January 23, 2023 | Local, Aerospace

Parliamentary budget officer to examine Liberal government decision to buy F-35

PBO Yves Giroux sent a letter to Defence Minister Anita Anand on Jan. 16 outlining the data he is requesting from her department.

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/parliamentary-budget-officer-to-examine-liberal-government-decision-to-buy-f-35

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    May 10, 2023 | Local, Other Defence

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