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"The Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy will result in a step change in the economic benefits that Canada will obtain from its defence investments. The Policy will attract investment, accelerate growth, and result in highly skilled jobs for Canadians across the country."

"The Harper Government is committed to giving our men and women in uniform the equipment that they need, in a more timely and cost-effective way and at better value for taxpayers. Now we will also leverage our investments to create high paying, highly skilled jobs right here in Canada."

"In addition to a sovereignty rationale, defence-related industries are important sources of technological dynamism and innovation. They are leading-edge participants in global value chains, and generators of high- value exports and well-paying jobs. Accordingly, they should be supported as drivers of long-term growth and prosperity."

"The [Defence Procurement] Strategy will also require a value proposition for each major procurement that will specify how it will support key industrial capabilities and increase the competitiveness of Canadian firms in the global marketplace."

"The key to sustainable long term growth lies in export markets. Canadian defence-related industries must become even more export- oriented ... to become more cost competitive ... and to meet world class quality standards."

"The ITB Policy is a new, powerful investment attraction tool for Canada. It will ensure that purchases of defence equipment and services results in economic growth, innovation and success in export markets. The ITB Policy will encourage companies to establish or grow their presence in Canada, strengthen Canada’s supply chains, and develop Canadian industrial capabilities. In so doing, the ITB Policy will encourage the creation of high-value jobs for Canadians."

"The Value Proposition Guide represents another significant step in the reformation and advancement of our defence procurement system. It contains important features that will enable forward-thinking small and medium-sized enterprises to play their proper roles in the defence industrial base. Considering the important role that SMEs play in nurturing innovation and building our economic strength, this is significant. As a prior chief executive of three such SMEs, and Chair of CADSI's SME Committee, I compliment Industry Canada's bold and timely action that will help SMEs more readily gain access to global value chains."