Seeing beyond the cave: bridging culture in defence and procurement

Both Public Services and Procurement Canada and the defence sector carry assumptions shaped by years of operating within their own institutional caves, and are only perceiving a portion of the truth.

Industry and the public service each see shadows on the wall and interpret them as the complete picture when it comes to defence procurement, writes Dan A. Doran. Unsplash photograph by Skyler Gerald

Opinion

BY DAN A. DORAN

November 25, 2025

The coming years will reshape Canadian defence in ways few have fully absorbed. The 2025 federal budget is expected to trigger one of the largest modernization efforts in a generation. This will include major capability renewals, new continental defence commitments, and a de...

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