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May 14, 2019 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security, Other Defence

Questions abound over ‘ugly’ defence procurement system following Mark Norman case

By NEIL MOSS

Canada would be 'better served' if defence projects are overseen by a non-partisan body, says a retired Armed Forces colonel, who oversaw procurement and equipment management policy.

https://www.hilltimes.com/2019/05/13/questions-abound-over-ugly-defence-procurement-system-following-mark-norman-case/199729

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