I'm happy we're going to polymer notes as experiences with them in Australia, Hong Kong, and Vietnam proved they were super durable.
But getting the Aussies to supply them? Weak. Isn't this the time to support Canadian Business. These guys have printed Canadian currency and have the polymer skills it would seem.
http://www.cbnco.com/paysys/paysys-docs-banknotes.php
If indeed the Aussies had the lower bid, I sure hope it wasn't a close difference.