Can't seem to find the old thread, I think it went the way of the Dodo.
Anyways. The commitee has finalized it's finding but won't be released anytime soon due to Federal election crap apparently.
Here's a link to a site I found that's been keeping up to date on the going on's of this mess.
http://bestfighter4canada.blogspot.ca/
Cliff notes:
Saab's told Canada to eff off for the time being but may come back into play if Canada elects to hold a competition (which IMO is wasting time but is probably the best idea).
Rafale has lost bids and is looking at dropping prices for their wares but production has slowed for them. But they need business. I wish I had the links to back this up but I don't.
CF-18 Super Hornet thinks it's the best option (Boring). And some are thinking that this is what Canada will end up getting if they don't do either of a) buy the F-35 or b) hold an open competition.
I've read somewhere else that the cost of acquisition of the F-35 could drop to 45 million per plane soon. Which would help. Again, that may just be the special just for america price.
Eurofighter has some pretty sweet upgrades coming down the pipes and some feel with the new free trade agreement with the EU that the Euro fighter is the best option going forward even if it may cost a little more in the short term.
I still feel Saab is the best option but Rafale and Eurofighter are a close second. Unless Canada can get in on the reduced pricing for the F-35 of course, then I cannot see how Canada passes up a better deal on the F-35.
That all being said, Canada is STILL no closer to figuring out what they want. They should probably get on that sooner rather than later.