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Critics question Saab’s offer to bring 10,000 aerospace jobs to Canada

In a statement this week, Saab said Canada could gain about 9,000 to 10,000 jobs and that a Canadian Gripen hub would take three to five years, conditional on Ottawa buying jets.
The review follows Ottawa reviewing plans to acquire up to 88 F-35 stealth fighters, with Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Defence Minister David McGuinty emphasizing ongoing scrutiny of industrial benefits.
Experts noted Philippe Lagassé and Ugurhan Berkok say Saab's 10,000-job estimate lacks clear assumptions, while Richard Shimooka and Craig Stone call it unrealistic and urge disclosure of modelling.
ISED said it lacks Saab's methodology and cannot share details behind the 10,000-job estimate, while James Bezan warned Saab's Brazil partnership produced only several hundred roles, questioning the claim's scale.
Proponents note Saab's spokesperson said the 10,000 estimate reflects projected global demand and ongoing discussions about the industrial program, which previously promised 6,000 jobs and R&D centres.

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‘Completely unrealistic:’ Critics question Saab’s offer to bring 10,000 aerospace jobs to Canada

Critics are questioning the solidity of Saab’s pitch to deliver 10,000 jobs in Canada if it decides to set up shop here to assemble Gripen fighter jets.

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