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ITAR impediments

Written by Drew McCarthy

The ITAR issue for Canadian aerospace companies threatens to create a critical confrontation. The rules violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and a number of provincial charters. The QHRC rulings will soon be released and the federal government will be placed in a difficult position if it is unable to convince the Americans to make amendments.

Should a resolution not be forthcoming, Canadian companies will be forced to either avoid signing U.S. defence contracts or become parties to contracts that are in violation of Canadian law. At a time when there is growing pressure from international competition and a high Canadian dollar, Canada’s aerospace industry can little afford such a dilemma. The federal government needs to ensure that the industry is freed of ITAR impediments as quickly as possible

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Written by Guest on 2008-02-05 13:52:55

It was just reported that a Canadian information technology expert is suing General Dynamics for $4 million, claiming he was fired from his job because he was born in Iran.

Fred Montaseri, an Iranian-born Canadian citizen, was fired in July 2006 from a Canadian firm that has General Dynamics as a major client.

Written by Guest on 2008-01-18 16:07:42

Bell Helicopter has taken the only way out (or rather around)the current impasse by coming to an out-of-court settlement with a former intern.

The Commission considered the complainant's claim to be valid and agreed that there had been discrimination.

But since the matter has been settled to the satisfaction of the complainant, the Commission will cease to act in this specific case.

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