A Nanos Research poll shows that 62% of Canadians favor canceling the $19-billion contract to buy 88 F-35 jets from Lockheed Martin in favor of European alternatives. Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a review of the deal, stressing the importance of value and exploring domestic production options. Former defense official Alan Williams raised concerns about Canada’s limited control over the jets due to Lockheed Martin’s retention of source code. The poll surveyed 1,264 Canadians between March 28–30, with a 2.8% margin of error. The results highlight growing public skepticism about U.S. defense procurement amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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