“This is going to be the first time in generations a fighter will have been built in Canada. Saab has a network of partners and suppliers across the country, so certain parts will be manufactured within the country, and then we will assemble the aircraft, support the integration activity, and initial flight trials. In terms of final assembly and integration tests, that’s all happening in Canada.”
https://skiesmag.com/features/saab-gripen-fighter-jet-canada/
We are never going to buy a non-US manufactured jet.
“This is going to be the first time in generations a fighter will have been built in Canada. Saab has a network of partners and suppliers across the country, so certain parts will be manufactured within the country, and then we will assemble the aircraft, support the integration activity, and initial flight trials. In terms of final assembly and integration tests, that’s all happening in Canada.” https://skiesmag.com/features/saab-gripen-fighter-jet-canada/
Doesn't matter, we're still going to buy only jets made in the US of A.
It would be a shame since the Gripen is better suited for Canada in some respects.