OTTAWA—The association representing Canada’s defence industry is defending the controversial $15-billion sale of light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia by an Ontario company. "It’s our responsibility to follow the rules, it’s very simple,” the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries said in response to the backlash following the Saudi arms deal. Christyn Cianfarani, president of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries, said Wednesday said it is the responsibility of her industry to follow the rules set by the government. “As an industry association, we certainly don’t take positions on the judicial practices of other nations,” said Cianfarani, whose organization represents more than 700 defence and security companies. The new Light Armoured Vehicle is unveiled at a General Dynamics facility in London, Ont., in 2012.

Source: thestar May 25, 2016 11:22 UTC