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Ottawa Gives Defence Buying Agency More Independence and Muscle
The Canadian government has announced plans to transform its Defence Investment Agency into a Crown corporation, granting it more independence and authority to negotiate contracts and invest in strategic defence sectors. The move aims to accelerate military purchases and improve procurement efficiency, but critics warn that the arm’s-length structure could blur accountability. The agency will report to a newly created associate minister of defence and will be subject to ministerial oversight, according to the government. This development was reported by CBC News.