News Releases
Communications with Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Meetings
The National Fighter Procurement Secretariat meets with companies when requests are made to discuss the status of the Seven-Point Plan. Consistent with its commitment to transparency and openness, the Secretariat will regularly publish information on these meetings on its website.
L-3 Communications Corporation
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Vice President, Canada Operations
- Corporate Senior Vice President, Business Strategy
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Policy Analyst, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-07-11
Site Visits
Department officials participated in assembly site visits of companies participating in the evaluation of options.
- Boeing (2013-07-23)
- Dassault Aviation (2013-07-16)
- Eurofighter (2013-07-15)
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (2013-06-13)
Paris Air Show
Department officials met with:
- Boeing
- Dassault Aviation
- Eurofighter
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
- SAAB Group
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Meeting date: 2013-06-18
Joint Strike Fighter CEO conference, Fort Worth, Texas
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Service, Office of the Secretary of Defence
- Office of the Under Secretary of Defence (Acquisitions, Technology and Logistics)
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister (Material), National Defence
- Assistant Deputy Minister (Acquisitions), Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Director General, Major Project Delivery (Air), National Defence
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Forum on Strategic Planning and overview of the JSF Program
Meeting date: 2013-06-13
Methodology Briefing
Boeing representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Canadian F/A-18 Program Manager, Naval Air Systems Commands (NAVAIR)
Dassault representatives present at the meeting:
- Senior Vice-President, External Relations and Corporate Communication
- Marketing and Sales Manager
Eurofighter representatives present at the meeting:
- Business Development Manager
- Export Future Business Manager
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, F-35 International Business Development
- Senior Partner, CFN Consultants
SAAB Group representative present at the meeting:
- Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Sales & Marketing - Canada
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Director, Strategic Integration, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Assessment Methodology Briefing Price Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-06-03
Swedish Defense and Security Export Agency (FXM)
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Deputy Director General
- Program Manager
- Defense Attaché for Sweden
- Trade Commissioner for Sweden
- Trade & Business Development, Embassy of Sweden
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Deputy Minister, Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan and Presentation of FXM
Meeting date: 2013-05-28
French Government, Department of Defense
Government representatives present at the meeting:
- Director of Air Requirements Fighters and Trainers, Royal Canadian Air Forces
- Defense Cooperation Attaché - Canada, Embassy of France, Washington, DC
- Defense Attaché, French Embassy, Canada
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Deputy Minister, Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Assessment Methodology Briefing Capability, Production and Supportability Information Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-05-28
SAAB Group
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- President, Saab North America, Inc.
- Executive Vice President, Head of Technologies Canada, Inc.
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Deputy Minister, Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-05-08
Magellan Inc.
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- JSF Program Director
- Consultant
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Update on Magellan participation on Joint Strike Fighter program and status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-05-07
Methodology Briefing
Boeing representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Canadian F/A-18 Program Manager, Naval Air Systems Commands (NAVAIR)
Dassault representatives present at the meeting:
- Senior Vice-President, External Relations and Corporate Communication
- Marketing and Sales Manager
Eurofighter representatives present at the meeting:
- Business Development Manager
- Export Future Business Manager
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, F-35 International Business Development
- Senior Partner, CFN Consultants
SAAB Group representative present at the meeting:
- Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Sales & Marketing - Canada
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Director, Strategic Integration, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Assessment Methodology Briefing Capability, Production and Supportability Information Questionnaire
Meeting date: 2013-05-03
Pratt & Whitney
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, F135 Programs & Customer Support
- Vice President, F135 & F119 Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-04-30
Boeing
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Vice President, F/A-18 & EA-18 Programs
- Manager, International Business Development
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Status update from the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-04-25
Magellan Inc.
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- JSF Program Director
- Consultant
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Senior Director, Major Projects (Air), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Update on Magellan participation on Joint Strike Fighter program and status update from National Fighter Procurement Secretariat on Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-02-08
Pratt & Whitney
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Vice President, F135 & F119, Business Development Military Engines
- Vice President Business Development and Aftermarket Services, Military Engines
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Sector, Industry Canada (IC)
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: F135 propulsion system industrial participation
Meeting date: 2013-02-07
Dassault Aviation
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director General - International
- Official representative for Director General - International
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-02-05
Boeing
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- Director, Canada Business Development
- Vice President, Canada Business Development
- F/A-18 International Capture Team Lead
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-01-24
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Company representative present at the meeting:
- Director, F-35 Business Development, Canada
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Assistant Deputy Minister, Acquisitions, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Executive Director, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Seven-Point Plan
Meeting date: 2013-01-18
Magellan Inc.
Company representatives present at the meeting:
- JSF Program Director
- Consultant
Department officials present at the meeting:
- Director General, Defence and Major Projects, Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Magellan participation on Joint Strike Fighter program and status update from National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Meeting date: 2012-12-11
Boeing
Company representative present at the meeting:
- Vice President, Canada Business Development
Department official present at the meeting:
- Senior Director, Procurement, National Fighter Procurement Secretariat
Purpose of the meeting: Overview of Boeing and overview of National Fighter Procurement Secretariat activities
Meeting date: 2012-08-30