Opinion: National shipbuilding strategy is hobbling our Atlantic and Pacific fleets

Canada has got some real problems.
In 2014, Canada lost its last two refuelling supply ships, the HMCS Protecteur by fire and the HMCS Preserver as a result of corrosion. Consequently, for the last three years the navy has been unable to effectively deploy a task force and its ability to protect our shores has been limited. This loss reduces mission options, curtails the radius of action for the navy’s warships and erodes skills.
Without resupply and refuelling capabilities, the navy is un