Dave Perry: Why Canada's Defence Policy Update will Likely Under-deliver

In part 2 of our Expert Series, "
Assessing SSE and Anticipating the Defence Policy Update", Canadian Global Affairs Institute President, Dr. David Perry delves into the impact of Canada's Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) defence policy on defence procurement, stressing the importance of realistic implementation timelines and highlighting the challenges posed by overambitious plans. He emphasizes the need for immediate defence capabilities and greater depth in the face of evolving geopolitical dynamics, highlighting Canada's limited capacity to engage and sustain in conflicts. He also questions whether the forthcoming defence policy update will propose the necessary changes to address capacity limitations and enhance procurement efficiency, ultimately raising concerns about the chronic under-delivery in procurement without substantial, consequential change.

This is an excerpt from a larger podcast on the forthcoming defence policy update, the legacy of SSE, and defence procurement. For the full podcast:    • Assessing SSE and Anticipating the De...