@cbcnews: Canada has joined the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) as an observer, Defence Minister David McGuinty announced alongside his Italian, Japanese and British counterparts in London. The three countries are in the process of designing and building the next generation of stealth fighter jets. The CBC's Ashley Burke breaks down what Canada's GCAP participation means in light of ongoing tensions with the U.S. on a variety of matters, including defence spending. #Canada #AirForce #Jets #Explainer #CBCNews