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Written by Drew McCarthy
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The ITAR issue for Canadian aerospace companies threatens to create a
critical confrontation. The rules violate the Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms and a number of provincial charters. The QHRC
rulings will soon be released and the federal government will be placed
in a difficult position if it is unable to convince the Americans to
make amendments.
Should a resolution not be forthcoming, Canadian companies will be
forced to either avoid signing U.S. defence contracts or become parties
to contracts that are in violation of Canadian law. At a time when
there is growing pressure from international competition and a high
Canadian dollar, Canada’s aerospace industry can little afford such a
dilemma. The federal government needs to ensure that the industry is
freed of ITAR impediments as quickly as possible
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