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I get that its cheaper, but in the end is it a better value for longer? I don't know
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And that's the crux of the issue and why we should have a competitive bidding process. Maybe the F-35 is the best combination of performance, avionics, purchase price, and long-term value. Maybe another fighter is a better alternative. Until the government solicits and fully evaluates competing bids, none of us can possibly know which is the best option for the Canadian Forces (and the taxpayers).
People often say that the government should be run more like a business. How many businesses do you know that would single-source a procurement deal of this magnitude? That's what I thought.