Federal Ministers Expected to Announce Sole-Source Deal for Boeing Patrol Plane Today

Published on November 30, 2023

Federal ministers are expected to announce on Nov. 30 that Boeing is the company of choice to replace the military’s aging patrol planes in a multibillion-dollar deal. The decision to go with a sole-source contract would close the door on Quebec-based business jet maker Bombardier, which has been pushing for an open bid. Two sources familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly say that, following cabinet approval last week, the Treasury Board held a special meeting on Nov. 28 and rubber-stamped the purchase of 16 P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft to replace the half-century-old CP-140 Auroras. The government has announced that it will hold a news conference on Nov. 30 afternoon regarding an update on equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces, but did not specify what equipment it was regarding. Defence Minister Bill Blair, Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne are expected to participate....

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