The Liberal government's decision to purchase 18 Super Hornet fighter jets knocked Brian Pallister off of his normally diplomatic tone about Ottawa. "I am very, very concerned about the federal government's announcement this morning in respect of their intent to purchase used Hornets from the United States," Pallister said on Tuesday. The Liberal government said it will begin the process of buying 18 Boeing Super Hornet jet fighters to meet, what it called, the urgent needs of the air force. "So, I am very concerned in respect of the actions that have been taken by the federal government today." In a statement, Lockheed Martin said it recognizes the decision to buy the Super Hornets as an interim measure.

Source: CBC News November 23, 2016 00:40 UTC