If it’s a quid-pro-quo, include the charitable sector, too

If Ottawa is already expanding the scope of defence procurement well beyond defence, why is the non-profit sector missing from the conversation?

A commitment by private companies from the successful submarine-bid country to invest in Canada’s non-profit sector would align seamlessly with prevailing environmental, social, and governance expectations, writes Jung-Suk Ryu. DND photograph by Sgt Roxanne Clowe

Opinion

BY JUNG-SUK (JS) RYU

January 19, 2026

Canada’s ongoing review of its next submarine fleet has quietly captivated a niche but influential audience: those who follow defence procurement, diplomacy, and global trade. According to reporting by

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