Carney bans U.S. bidders, then awards $2B defence contract to an American supplier
Days after defending a ban on U.S. bidders for a $4.9 billion vehicle contract, Ottawa announced a $2 billion deal with an American supplier.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has handed a nearly $2 billion military vehicle deal to the Canadian subsidiary of a U.S. defence giant despite pledging to prioritize domestic suppliers and end Canada’s military dependence on the United States.
Carney announced Thursday a strategic partnership with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-Canada) to build 190 additional Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs) over the next four years.
Speaking in London, Ont., Carney said the deal would ensure Canada’s Armed Forces receive the equipment they need while strengthening its industrial base.
“Through this new partnership, GDLS-Canada will design, build, deliver, and sustain the next generation of armoured combat vehicles here in Canada,” he told reporters.
