DND RPP 2011-12

This strategic approach to advanced procurement will entail the active participation of stakeholder
departments, central agencies, and the defence and security industrial sector. It will extract maximum
value from the CFDS investment, enhance our interaction with industry, position Canadian industry for
future procurement and global competitiveness, and provide greater transparency for industry as it
considers key investment decisions.
As a contributor to Advantage Canada, we will implement improved processes that promote
affordability of the Department and economic advantages for the economy by engaging Canadian
industry to the greatest extent possible. In addition, Defence S&T fosters critical innovation, and
contributes to Canadian industrial competitiveness in national and international markets.
Artist’s rendering of the 14,000 square metre, $32 Million Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III Facility,
under construction in Montréal, which will provide full maintenance for 102 LAV IIIs, including battle
decontamination and damage repairs.
Photo: Defence Construction Canada
The benefits of Defence infrastructure renewal extend far beyond the military bases and wings. Efforts
to renew Defence infrastructure bring economic activity to local communities through the creation of
thousands of jobs across the country.
The Defence Team aims to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of Canadians and be seen as an
employer of choice for Canada's high school, college and university graduates across the nation.
Canadians will benefit from the Government of Canada’s long‐term investment in people, which will
successfully contribute to Canada's current and future Defence needs.
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