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Swedish royals head to Canada as country lobbies for a slice of defence spending
The visit aims to strengthen defence and trade ties with talks on Saab assembling Gripen jets in Canada, potentially creating thousands of jobs, officials said.
- This week, the Swedish royal family started a rare three-day state visit to Ottawa and Montreal with a delegation of top government ministers and Swedish company representatives, launching a strategic partnership, the Swedish Royal Court said.
- With Sweden now a NATO member, Ottawa and Stockholm have moved to deepen ties, as Sweden's Industry Minister Ebba Busch and Defence Minister Pal Jonson focus talks on trade, defence, and Saab's Gripen jet assembly plans.
- Bombardier spokesman Mark Masluch said, 'We can confirm discussions about Gripen are occurring between Saab and Bombardier, and Bombardier being open to engage in providing local expertise for the program if the government of Canada decides to go this route,' during recent talks.
- Rideau Hall said Governor General Mary Simon is recovering at home and Chief Justice Richard Wagner will represent the Crown, while Prime Minister Mark Carney's review of the F-35 procurement remains private and Canada has committed to 16 jets.
- Saab previously lost ground when Canada moved toward a purchase of 88 F-35s, and Lockheed Martin highlights $3.2 million worth of Canadian components per F-35, while Saab offers aerospace research and development centres and Gripen, fourth-generation fighters.
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The Swedish Royal Court stated that both countries will launch a strategic partnership this week.
·Montreal, Canada
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As Canada prepares for a royal visit from Sweden, much of the chatter has focused on whether Gripen fighter jets will join Canada’s military fleet. But another facet of the Nordic country’s defence strategy has gained momentum in recent months: every Swede’s duty to defend the country.
·Toronto, Canada
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The Swedish royal family comes on an official three-day visit to Canada, accompanied by a delegation of government ministers and representatives of dozens of Swedish companies.
·Montreal, Canada
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Swedish royals head to Canada as country lobbies for a slice of defence spending
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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