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Call me cynical but I have my doubts we'll see either of those things happen. First off, the J35 Program was a Liberal baby conceived by his mentor Jean Chretien so, sinking it would be a slap in the face of the party and specifically the backroom boys
That's what being a Liberal us supposed to be about - when presented with the facts they ARE CAPABLE of changing their mind. You know, as opposed to circling the wagons and never, ever reconsidering no matter what (because changing your mind is wishy-washy)
When it comes to underfunding defense despite promises made it isn't changing your mind and it isn't wishy washy, it's business as usual.