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Ottawa gives defence buying agency more muscle — and more independence

Ottawa is turning its Defence Investment Agency into a Crown corporation, giving it broader powers to negotiate contracts, invest in strategic industries and accelerate military purchases. The government promises oversight will remain, but critics warn the arm's-length structure could blur accountability just as Canada prepares for a historic defence spending surge.

Ottawa gives defence buying agency more muscle — and more independence

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