That Sinking Feeling: A new report by the Rideau Institute and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives raises questions about the future of Canada’s submarine program.
Future of Canada’s subs in doubt
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Future of Canada's subs in doubt
That Sinking Feeling: A new report by the Rideau Institute and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives raises questions about the future of Canada’s submarine program.
Destroyer replacement lags
The Royal Canadian Navy’s three destroyers are due to be reach the end of their planned service life in as little as five years, before their replacements can be delivered.
Steven Staples on the Amanda Lang and Kevin O'Leary Exchange
On October 19th, Steve Staples of the Rideau Institute was invited onto the Lang and O’Leary Exchange on CBC to discuss the recently announced $33-billion shipbuilding contracts. The discussion addressed matters such as necessity of the ships and thoughts on the political background of the procurement. Click here to view the exchange.
Canada to make $33-billion ship procurement
On Wednesday, the Canadian Government announced the awarding of two huge shipbuilding contracts worth a total of $33 billion. Most of the money will go to build ships for the Royal Canadian Navy, making this the largest military procurement in Canadian history. According to news reports, the larger of the two contracts, totalling $25 billion, […]