Ottawa passes on U.S. bids to buy Swedish surveillance plane
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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada has entered negotiations to purchase the Saab GlobalEye early warning aircraft from Sweden rather than a competing Boeing model, as his government tries to reduce a reliance on U.S. military technology. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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