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By Jolson Lim. Published on Feb 25, 2021 4:53pm
An Arctic offshore patrol ship at the Halifax Shipyard in August 2017 (Zane Woodford/Metro)
Canada’s shipbuilding strategy has been slow to deliver new naval and civilian ships, risking Canada’s ability to meet its domestic and international obligations, according to a new report from the auditor general of Canada.
“The delivery of many ships was significantly delayed, and further delays could result in several vessels being retired before new vessels are operational,” wrote Auditor General Karen Hogan in a report released Thursday.
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Coast Guard have implemented measures to maintain their fleet of ships until new ones are delivered, but “interim capabilities are limited and cannot be extended indefinitely,” Hogan warned.