I’m not sure why anyone who doesn’t own a carrier would buy F35C?!
Most RCAF FJ pilots I know expect and want F35 (A model specifically).
I’m not saying it’s what they need or indeed should have. Also, you can bet your bottom dollar that Trudeau will not want to backtrack on his stated opposition to F35.
All that being said, it would be a huge departure for Canada to buy something not built in North America.
BV