IMO 2050, Shipbuilding and the Canadian Coast Guard
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), Canada has commenced a long-term shipbuilding project to rebuild its fleet of combat and non-combat vessels. Launched in 2010, the NSS is Canada’s commitment to boost economic activity and, to a greater extent, equip the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard with ships to protect Canada’s interests at home and abroad....
Veterans, Space and Equipping the CAF
Over the years, millions of men and women have placed their lives on the line to protect their country and fellow citizens from the act of war, military combat and armed conflicts. Of these brave men and women, many did not make it back, and those that did suffer from the atrocities of war. In Canada, there are about...
The push for the Arctic
The Arctic region has been in the defence headlines a lot of late. Covering a total area of approximately 14 million square kilometres, the Arctic is a highly sought expanse due to its rich natural resources. The United States Geological Survey estimates that up to 25 per cent of the world’s remaining oil and natural gas resource might be...
The buzz around procurement for the Canadian Armed Forces
A few weeks ago, I attended the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries’ major event of the year – CANSEC. As Canada’s largest defence trade show, CANSEC has been instrumental in bringing both local and international companies to showcase their innovative solutions for Canada. This year there was a slew of equipment, technologies and innovative solutions on display...
The progress to date on Strong, Secure, Engaged
In June 2017, the Government of Canada released its new defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE), designed to guide defence priorities over the next two decades. This new policy is built on providing support to the brave men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and equipping National Defence to meet Canada’s defence needs locally and internationally. By...
