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The current state of Canada’s submarine program exemplifies a broader failure: the abandonment of technological autonomy in favor of quick fixes and cheap foreign labor. The reliance on overseas builders, delayed timelines, and ballooning costs all stem from years of neglect and a lack of strategic vision.
To regain its sovereignty, Canada must refocus on building capabilities domestically, developing a resilient defense industry, and asserting its independence in strategic hardware production. Relying on other nations' timelines and goodwill is a recipe for continued vulnerability.