Mr. Steven Staples at the Industry, Science and Technology Committee

On March 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.

March 5th, 2008 / 3:40 p.m.

Chair, Rideau Institute on International Affairs

Okay. Thank you. I have provided a brief.

I would just say that I believe that this deal will have no less an impact on Canada's space industry and our capabilities than the cancellation of the Avro Arrow had on our aerospace industry in the 1950s. I believe that the loss of technology and scientists, if we sell off this system, will be felt for generations.

So we are recommending that the Minister of Industry not approve the sale of MDA's information division to ATK, based on those primary national security concerns.

I thank you very much, and I look forward to your questions.

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