More on the Liberal gag order concerning the Fighter Jet Replacement, throwing the concept of open and transparent right out the window
http://nationalpost.com/news/politic...n-jet-contract
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Companies interested in the Liberal government’s planned purchase of new fighter jets have been told not to talk to journalists despite claims by federal officials the process will be open and transparent.
Those company representatives taking part in the Jan. 22 industry day in Ottawa, which outlined initial details about the proposed $19 billion acquisition, were required to sign a form agreeing not to share information with the media, according to documents obtained by Postmedia.
“Your registration to this event acknowledges your agreement to not share information or materials obtained at the event with the media, and certifies that you are not a member of the media,” the form noted.
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What's hilarious is that the reporter found out about this when this was forwarded by companies at the Industry Day that are concerned about the level of secrecy on a $19 billion dollar deal.
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But it is not the first attempt by the Liberals to crack down on what information might make its way to the public or news media about the multi-billion program.
In November 2016 it was revealed the Liberal government brought in an unprecedented gag order that prevents 235 Canadian military personnel and federal workers from ever talking about the program.
The non-disclosure agreement for the equipment project puts the fighter jet replacement on the same level as top secret counter-terrorism missions undertaken by the Joint Task Force 2 commando unit as well as clandestine operations by the country’s spies, military sources say.
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