Military satellite deal could set stage for new battle over cabinet secrecy

A potential $2.3-billion deal for a military satellite contract with Telesat has sparked controversy, with conservatives demanding to see its details due to concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney's personal relationship with Telesat's CEO. Critics are questioning whether Carney was adequately screened from the decision-making process, raising questions about cabinet secrecy and transparency. While the government and Telesat maintain that the deal was handled impartially, this issue could ignite a broader debate about the integrity of government procurement processes and the influence of personal relationships on major policy decisions.