Canada Took Control — Sweden’s Gripen Gave Ottawa the Upper Hand | Joseph Stiglitz

Did Canada just pull off the boldest defense pivot in NATO history?

In this video, we break down how Ottawa turned the tables on Washington. With the F-35 deal spiraling in cost and US diplomatic pressure mounting, Sweden’s Saab Gripen E emerged not just as a fighter jet, but as Canada’s ultimate leverage. Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz breaks down the economic reality: why buying American might be a trap, and how the Swedish offer of 10,000 Canadian jobs and full technology transfer gave Ottawa the upper hand it desperately needed.

The narrative has shifted. It’s no longer just about "Stealth vs. Capability"—it’s about Sovereignty vs. Dependence.

👇 IN THIS VIDEO 👇

The US Warning: Why the US Ambassador claimed "consequences" if Canada walked away.

The Swedish Gambit: Inside Saab’s offer to build a full aerospace ecosystem in Canada.

Stiglitz’s Verdict: The economic multiplier effect of domestic manufacturing vs. sending billions south.

Mark Carney’s Strategy: How the "F-35 Review" became a masterclass in negotiation.

🚀 Key Takeaways & Chapters
0:00 - Intro: The Fighter Jet Crisis 1:45 - The $28 Billion Mistake? F-35 Costs Explained 4:20 - Enter the Viking: Sweden’s Gripen E Proposal 6:55 - Joseph Stiglitz: The Economics of Sovereignty 9:30 - 10,000 Jobs: The Industrial Benefit Argument 12:15 - US Pressure vs. Canadian Independence 15:00 - Conclusion: Did Ottawa Make the Right Call?

📚 Recommended Resources & Further Reading
Deep Dive: The Saab Gripen E vs. F-35 Lightning II Comparison

Analysis: Joseph Stiglitz on Industrial Policy and Defense Spending

News: Updates on the Mark Carney Defense Review 2025

💬 Join the Conversation
Is the F-35 worth the price of sovereignty? Or was the Gripen the smarter economic play for Canada? 👉 Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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