Canadian military contracts & politics......It's no secret that Canada led by weak politicians often has the nasty habit of eating its own.
Given the history of our aerospace industry subsidies to not only Canadian companies but also many foreign ones as well. My point is simply that today's federal politicians don't want to have to answer, explain or justify (nevermind support) a new multi billion dollar contract with a company that has received much criticism for subsities (most of it unjustified) from not only the media, but also from disgrunted shareholders and public at large!
Easier for those weak politicians to just subsidise and help support an American company with which it already has well established ties (less work and noise for said politicians).
GLTA