David McGuinty: “acquisition of that size would normally be a point of debate or dialog between two sovereign nations.”

I was in the U.K. two weeks ago signing onto (GCAP) as an observer country. We think that that’s smart hockey.

I think all the Members of Parliament and all Canadians are asking questions about how this and this come to be and why this is happening and how much it is happening. It is obviously a difficult moment for Canadians.

Observer status will give Canada the opportunity to deepen its understanding of next-generation combat air capabilities, strengthen our industrial collaboration and contribute more closely to the partnerships that will define the future of…

Survivors should have access to the same legal protections and processes available to every other Canadian.