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Almost three-quarters of CANSEC sponsors are lobbyists

Nearly three-quarters of sponsors for Canada's largest defence trade show, CANSEC, are registered lobbyists, raising concerns about industry influence on government procurement and policy.

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Almost three-quarters of CANSEC sponsors are lobbyists
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