DND sees itself as infallible on Navy ships project

Before the feds sign an implementation contract let’s investigate our options. Let’s make sure we get what we need, balancing requirements, costs and mandate.

The design of the future Canadian surface combatant will be based on BAE’s Type 26 warship. The Department of National Defence wants to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class frigate fleet with 15 Type 26 warships, which will be constructed at the Irving Shipbuilding, will cost an estimated $70-billion. The original cost was estimated to be $14-billion and the project has faced delays and increased costs.Image courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada

Opinion

BY ALAN WILLIAMS

March 3, 2021

OTTAWA—In reading the statement by the Department of National Defence on the Parliamentary Budget Office’s (PBO) report on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC), one cannot help but be shocked by DND's arrogance and selfishness. DND sees itself as infallible. Its cost estimates are right, the PB...

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