Canadian Defence Strategy and Issues - Procurement Disasters, the Arctic & Alliances

Sponsored by Ground News: Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/perun Ever since I did a video on Germany and its procurement and modernisation woes back in 2022, I've felt it would only be fair if some of NATO's other notable performers in that field got some attention. Today we're going to have a look at Canada's defence strategy, its strategic geography and its long record of procurement and budgetary adventures. So take a seat, ready yourselves, and let's see if Germany is about to find a worthy challenger. This is meant to be entertainment, try not to cry. Note that there is at least one audio flub this episode - I refer to the UK Type 26 in passing as being a proven design (meaning from a sales perspective) not from a combat perspective (given they aren't in service yet). Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PerunAU Reading and Sourcing: If you haven't watched my video on Arctic access and competition, I'd suggest it as useful extension/context for this episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGLZTgkIse8 Our North Strong and Free https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2024/04/08/our-north-strong-and-free-renewed-vision-canadas-defence Challenge and Commitment - A defence strategy for Canada 1987 https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2012/dn-nd/D2-73-1987-eng.pdf Canadian war materiel production rates WW2 https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/classroom/fact-sheets/material NATO expenditure data 2014-2024 https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_226465.htm JSS contracting https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/06/canada-awards-contract-for-construction-of-joint-support-ships-for-royal-canadian-navy/ OOSV Project Data https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/acquisitions/defence-marine/national-shipbuilding-strategy/projects/large-vessels/offshore-oceanographic-science.html JSS Project data https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/acquisitions/defence-marine/national-shipbuilding-strategy/projects/large-vessels/joint-support-ships.html AOPS project data https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/procurement/arctic-offshore-patrol-ships.html USAF mission ready rates https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-mission-capable-rates-2023/ Philippe Lagassé and Justin Massie - Don’t Count on Us: Canada’s Military Unreadiness https://warontherocks.com/2024/04/dont-count-on-us-canadas-military-unreadiness/ Sleeping bags procurement... https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/army-sleeping-bags-arctic-1.7321680 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/13/canada-military-sleeping-bags Arctic Equipment https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2024/04/09/canada-vows-renewed-focus-on-arctic-defense-equipment-purchases/ Canada vows to spend more on defence https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canada-pressured-us-defence-pledges-more-cash-military-2024-04-08/ Featured AOPS report https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/shipbuilding-contract-holds-250m-mystery-1.1300816 Tide Class https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2019/07/rfa-tideforce-joins/ https://www.bbc.com/news/business-17127488 MV Asterix https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/davie-supply-ship-liberals-halt-1.3327039 Canada Picks F35 https://www.defensenews.com/air/2022/03/28/canada-picks-the-f-35-in-fighter-replacement-competition/ Light utility vehicle project https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/light-utility-vehicle-dnd-procurement-1.7315675?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar https://apps.forces.gc.ca/en/defence-capabilities-blueprint/project-details.asp?id=1370 Featured arctic base graphic https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ARCTIC-SECURITY/zgvobmblrpd/ US on the Canadian North West Passage Claim https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/may/07/mike-pompeo-canada-northwest-passage-illegitimate Caveats & Comments: All normal caveats and comments apply. In particular – I would like to note as always that this material has been created for entertainment purposes and is not intended to be a complete or comprehensive examination of the topic in question and should not be relied upon to inform financial or other similar decisions. Any content relating to the conduct and/or activities of any person or character in this video is included for entertainment purposes and does not represent an assertion of fact on those matters or in relation to that person or character. Timestamps: 00:00:00 — Opening Words 00:01:16 — What Am I Talking About 00:03:39 — History 00:09:02 — Strategic Position 00:11:14 — Canadian Defence Policy 00:15:32 — The Arctic Front 00:18:15 — The Canadian Military 00:22:08 — Issues And Shortfalls 00:26:10 — Ageing Inventory 00:32:33 — Curse 1: The Budget 00:36:29 — Curse 2: The Equipment Allocation 00:45:00 — Curse 3: The Actual Procurements 00:46:00 — Complexity & Delay 01:00:45 — Observations And Options 01:07:57 — Channel Update