Canadian Politics
From the Toronto Star:
The opposition New Democrats pointed out earlier this week that Norway estimates it will spend $40 billion for 52 of the radar-evading fighters — considerably more than the $16 billion the Harper government says it will spend for 65 jets.
Fantion says it’s very difficult to compare the purchases “dollar-for-dollar”, but promised the all-party committee he would provide a more detailed explanation at some later date.
From the Norwwgian Dagbladet:
Senior Adviser Asgeir Spang Brekke at the Norwegian Ministry of Defence can reveal the secret: the difference between dollars and Norwegian kroner.
1 $CAD = 5.68 NOK
