Next defence policy must be achievable and fully funded

The last policy lacked the two key things necessary for implementation: it wasn't fully funded and lacked agile and timely decision-making processes. That these shortcomings exist is hardly a matter for debate.

Defence Minister Anita Anand, pictured recently on the Hill. The responsibilities for defence procurement are shared between the ministers of national defence, and public services and procurement. Until one person is placed in charge of defence procurement, it will never be as efficient as it should be, writes Alan Williams.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ALAN WILLIAMS

July 6, 2023

OTTAWA—The government will soon be releasing its defence policy update. Given the alarming and expansive threats we are facing since the last defence policy in 2017, a new policy is being highly anticipated. What should a good policy paper look like? What characteristics s...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy