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The consequences are profound. By betting on foreign firms to deliver vital assets, Canada not only risks delays and inflated costs but also sacrifices its sovereignty. The European and South Korean offers reflect a strategic shift, leaving Canada as a mere customer rather than a producer. This reliance diminishes the country’s leverage in negotiations and its ability to maintain control over its defense infrastructure.
Furthermore, the move to offshore production means the lion's share of the billions spent will leave Canada’s economy—jobs, profits, and industrial capacity—benefiting foreign firms instead of domestic industries.