Author: Canada. Parliament. House of Commons. Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

Following the fire aboard the HMCS Chicoutimi on October 5, 2004, the Standing Committee decided to examine Canada's acquisition of 4 Upholder class submarines from the United Kingdom. The Committee examined issues related to this acquisition including the assessment of the equipment needs of the Canadian Forces, how the submarines were purchased, the decision-making process, and the training given to Canadian submariners. The Committee heard the testimony of a number of academics, military officers, and government officials, as well as former ministers of National Defence and other individuals in order to piece together the history of this acquisition project. This report contains the Committee's findings and recommendations.