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Defence Minister McGuinty and Secretary of State Fuhr to brief media on new defence production and procurement legislation

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Defence Minister David J. McGuinty and Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) Stephen Fuhr will hold a media availability to provide an update on new legislation supporting defence production, procurement and investment.

Why it matters

Ottawa is moving to overhaul how it buys military equipment. A joint briefing by the defence minister and the secretary of state for defence procurement signals that the file is a top government priority.

Full report

According to a media advisory issued by the Government of Canada at 9:27 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 6, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) Stephen Fuhr and Minister of National Defence David J. McGuinty will hold a media availability to provide an update on "new legislation aimed at supporting defence production, procurement and investment." The advisory did not disclose the bill's contents; details are expected after the briefing. N-Globe will follow up.

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