For Immediate Release
October 24, 2014 – Ottawa, Ont. – Public Works and Government Services Canada
Today, the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, the Honourable John Baird, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean, and the Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) and Member of Parliament for Nepean-Carleton, announced the awarding of a $137.8-million contract to General Dynamics Canada of Ottawa for upgrades to the Canadian Armed Forces’ combat net radios and vehicle interface units. This contract will ensure that more than 150 skilled workers remain on the job (65 jobs in Calgary, 85 jobs in Ottawa and additional jobs in Cornwall).
Combat net radios are used in all armoured vehicles and personnel carriers for transmitting and receiving tactical voice and data communications on all army operations and training missions. Vehicle interface units are amplifiers that boost the signal from the radio, thereby increasing their communication range.
The Harper Government is committed to creating jobs and economic growth, and to leveraging the economic benefits of contracts like this one through the Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy. This policy ensures that companies awarded defence and security contracts conduct high-quality and advanced technology business activities in Canada, equal to contract value.
This contract is another example of the Government of Canada’s commitment to the Canadian Armed Forces, while supporting Canadian manufacturing, skills, ingenuity and jobs.
Marcel Poulin
Office of the Honourable Diane Finley
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