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

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.

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BY NEIL MOSS
May 13, 2019

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

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.

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