The release of the Canadian military’s review of the F-35 fighter jet is expected shortly but the U.S. has already signalled this country could face serious consequences if the Liberal government decides not to proceed with the arms deal.

Defence Minister David McGuinty has committed to the public release of the review which will come by the end of the summer.

“The F-35 review is still expected to be finalized by the end of summer, which, in this case, refers to the end of the calendar summer,” confirmed Department of National Defence spokesperson Alex Tétreault.

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The end of the calendar summer is Sept. 20-Sept. 22 and from there the review will go to Prime Minister Mark Carney for a final decision.

On Aug. 7, Reuters reported

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