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OTTAWA, ONTARIO, June 1, 2011 – The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, addressed leaders from defence and security companies across Canada at CANSEC 2011, held at Lansdowne Park on June 1 and 2, 2011.
Minister Ambrose spoke about the Government of Canada’s commitment to procuring military goods and services in a way that enhances openness, transparency and competition and achieves the best value for Canadians.
“Our Government is committed to providing our men and women in uniform with the equipment they need to do their job at home and abroad in an open and transparent manner that ensures the best value for taxpayers’ dollars,” said Minister Ambrose. “The Government is committed to further improving military procurement, in consultation with Canadian industries, so that we can maximize job creation, support Canadian innovation and bolster economic growth across the country.”
Minister Ambrose indicated that government is taking a team approach to defence procurement, by working together to continuously improve procurement processes. “That’s what the citizens of a great democracy expect and deserve, and together, that’s what the Government intends to deliver.”
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