Security, Trade and the Economy

A Breakdown of the United States’ $61 Billion Aid Package to Ukraine and Lessons for Canada

Since the Russian invasion in 2022, Ukraine has been a significant recipient of aid from the United States and dozens of other NATO member states, including Canada. This past April, after a six-month delay in Congress, the United States’ legislature voted to pass a much-anticipated $61-billion dollar aid package to Kyiv, its most extensive contribution to date. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Read More…

Canadian Armed Forces

What’s the Deal with the F-35?

Canada’s relationship with the F-35 Lightning II Joint-Strike Fighter is a long and complicated one. In this article, Justin Dell provides an overview of this chapter in the history of Canadian military procurement, underscores some of the implications of Canada’s actions towards this weapons program, and argues that the Canadian government has made the wrong decision in turning its back on the aircraft.

Carolyn Wong Procurement

Art of the Deal: An Open Competition to Buy the F-35 Planes

In five years time, The Canadian government will need to make a decision concerning the CF-18 replacements. Having an open competition where F-35s win may provide a closer scenario where Canada can acquire the right equipment, at the right price, at the right time. Must we only pick two?

Claudia Nieroda Procurement

OMX: Current Opportunities

Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin is seeking proposals from Canadian companies interested in expanding and investing in Oman. They will work with the successful proposal(s) to put together a potential offset project that meets the Oman offset guidelines. Private Client A global company with presence in Canada is looking for companies interested in providing budgetary quotes Read More…