Member of Parliament Lori Idlout, NDP Defence Critic issued the following statement:

New Democrats today called on Prime Minister Carney to cancel the F-35 fighter jet order, including the 16 initial fighter jets, with the United States and instead commit to purchasing the Swedish Saab Gripen fighter jets to defend Canada in partnership with like-minded ally countries.

RANKIN INLET – Before heading back to Ottawa for the spring session of the House, the New Democrat caucus is heading to Rankin Inlet to meet with Nunavummiut and hear directly from them about their priorities.