The canada first defense strategys key industrial edge. Canadas national security policy is a strategic framework and action plan designed to ensure that canada is prepared for and can respond to current and future threats. Canada first defence strategy the release of the canada first defence strategy cfds on may 12, 2008 sparked significant confusion as to what was old, what was new, what it would cost, and whether it met the stated requirements of the canadian forces. Two contracts have been awarded to general dynamics canada ltd. It needs to be updated if it is to continue to serve its purpose of ensuring that the canadian forces have the people, equipment and support they need to meet existing and emerging security challenges. In view of increasing military operations and threats globally, the canadian armed forces caf were finding it difficult to remain competitive and. Observers have long questioned whether the 2008 canada first defence strategys cfds promise of an annual two percent defence budget increase the defence escalator was ever really sufficient to cover the cost of increasing personnel numbers and major fleet replacements, especially considering actual inflation rates and. The 2008 canada first defence strategy provides a detailed road map for the modernization of the canadian forces, building on the governments investments in the military. The strategy aimed to enforce arctic sovereignty with the royal canadian mounted police and the canadian coast guard. Mind the gaps in canadian defence policy, even after budget. The quiet release on 19 june 2008 of the 21page canada first defence strategy by the department of national defence says much about what the current government believes to be the state of the world and how to respond to threats. This paper presents the methodology and some illustrative results of this force mix analysis.
The canadian armed forces in the arctic the school of public policy. The canada first defence strategy sets a detailed roadmap for the modernization of the canadian forces. First, we have to sustain a fullspectrum and balanced armed forces model to. Aug 29, 20 this program is known as the canada first defence strategy cfds, with major goals that include increasing the number of military personnel to 100,000, replacing canadas core naval and air assets, and improving overall military infrastructure to aid the deployment of canadian military personnel both domestically and abroad.
The canada first defence strategy is based on an extensive and rigorous analysis of the risks and threats facing canada in. The old most of the strategy which in its publicly released form amounts to a 900 word. The government of canadas new defence procurement strategy. The focus is on events and circumstances that generally require a national response as they are beyond the capacity of individuals, communities or. The canada first defence strategy signifies a new era for the canadian forces. First, rebuilding military readiness as we build a more lethal joint force. Second line of defence functions that oversee risk 3. June 7, 2017 ottawa, on department of national defencecanadian armed forces the government of canada is committed to strongly supporting our women and men in uniform. It says this introduced a massive shopping list of military equipment including entire fleets of warships, fighter jets, helicopters, tanks, and even drones. The canada first defence strategy cfds was the military recruitment, procurement, and improvement strategy of the former canadian government of stephen. I was squarely in eric lerhes court until his last paragraph. Jan 21, 2018 in conclusion, the 2018 national defense strategy is a heady attempt to drive the u.
Canada first defence strategy equipment acquisitions to date. Department of national defence awards contracts for the. Today, the department of national defence awarded contracts to enhance the operational capability of the canadian armed forces caf and global military satellite communications. The canada first defence strategy cfds centre for public impact. The canada first defence strategy is based on an extensive and rigorous analysis of the risks and threats facing canada in the years to come, as well as the governments vision for defence.
Oct 12, 2015 the first half of this series looked at the structure, intent and development of the canada first defence strategy in 2006. Building an effective military is an ongoing process and requires clear strategic goals. Sep 14, 2015 ceasefire, a project of the rideau institute says the ballooning defence spending began in 2008 with the canada first defence strategy. For example, with the implementation of the strategy, more resources will be allocated to the acquisition of spare parts and equipment maintenance. While the latter retain the lead for dealing with most northern security issues, they often draw upon the capabilities of the canadian forces to help fulfill their mandates. The early days of the canada first defence strategy dfps during the afghanistan deployment immediately showed positive results with the strategic lift aircraft replacement program.
Canada first the department of national defence and the. Key elements of this rejuvenation have been in the works for a number of years. Jan 17, 2018 the pentagons first new national defence strategy in four years will adopt a more aggressive military stance against china and russia as its top priority, according to people familiar with the. First line of defence functions that own and manage risk 2. As mentioned in the canada first defence strategy, the canadian forces have an important role to play in the north together with other departments and agencies. Canada first defence strategy released in 2008 budgets 2011 and 20 commitments ensure defence equipment procurement creates economic opportunities and jobs for canadians and improves defence procurement outcomes informed by extensive engagement with the industry and the recommendations found in the government commissioned jenkins. Threats to canada and the canada first defence strategy. The plan also provides an overview of the strategy for defence and substrategy framework and the new.
Backgrounder canada first defence strategy the four pillars. Initially, the government allocated a significant budget to defence in order to support the project, but the investment did not materialise. The early days of the canada first defence strategy dfps during the afghanistan deployment immediately showed positive results with the strategic. Jul 05, 2017 the canada first defence strategy cfds was published by the canadian government in 2008. Us puts russia and china at top of defence agenda financial. I particularly support his conclusion the defence strategy is therefore competent, long term planning, devoid of any exciting new promises that might attract criticism for outlandish spending plans and unneeded equipment. Through its canada first defence strategy, the government is investing in an increased state of cf readiness. Mattis defense strategy raises china to top threat. Canadas space policy and its future with norad by andrew b. The first half of this series looked at the structure, intent and development of the canada first defence strategy in 2006. How to implement the national defense strategy in pacific.
Jan 18, 2018 this background makes sais a fitting place to introduce our unclassified summary of the classified 2018 national defense strategy we are delivering today to congress, our nations first. Its purpose was to improve the overall effectiveness of the canadian armed forces and was based on four pillars. Canada first defence strategy cfds is viewed to be an important. The materiel acquisition and support information system, which is based on the sap erp application, fulfills this need by providing the. Northern territory defence and national security strategy 2018 our vision our objectives the northern territory is a key defence and national security hub and the primary centre for maintenance and sustainment of facilities and assets deployed to the region.
I am not as convinced as him that all the hoped for procurements outlined in the current governments policy whether in the canada first defence strategy or more recently emerging policy statements is affordable within the current planned defence budget. The department of national defence was established by the national defence act, which merged the department of militia and defence which was created in 1906 when the british army withdrew its forces stationed in canada, the department of naval services the department responsible for the administration of the royal canadian navy, and the air board which oversaw aviation in canada. China and russia should read it with a worrying eye. The canada first defence strategy cfds was the military recruitment, procurement, and improvement strategy of the former canadian government of stephen harper to improve the overall effectiveness of the canadian forces. It puts forward clear roles and missions for the canadian forces, and presents four pillars where investments will be allocated in the coming years. Archived canada first defence strategy complete document. Canada first defence strategy 3 the canada first defence strategy provides a detailed road map for the modernization of the canadian forces, building on the governments investments in the military since taking office in 2006. The canada first defence strategy translates this vision of a first class, modern military into a comprehensive 20year investment plan. Feb 21, 2012 the canada first defence strategy will soon be four years old. Leadership, resolve and effective twoway communication between government and industryas exemplified by.
Third line of defence functions that provide independent assurance the three lines of defence then work collectively to support the governing body, and senior management, in being able to focus at a strategic level. The canada first defence strategy cfds was published by the canadian government in 2008. The current strategy was signed march 1, 2005, by secretary of defense donald h. The submission also notes that the 20 canada first defence strategy does not mention families at. Dave perry has supplied a superb analysis of the canada first defence strategy or cfds. It will produce a first class, modern military that is well trained, well equipped and ready to take. As part of the canada first defence strategy, the government established explicit objectives for the canadian forces. To get the right prescriptionthe defense programwe will have to develop the operational concepts that link the ends sought with the means we can procure to achieve them.
Canada needs a national security strategy ipolitics. Canadas defence industry is convinced that there is a way ahead to a more positive environment that supports effective and efficient military procurements, and that builds industrial capability and capacity in the canadian economy. The national defense strategy does a service by getting the diagnosis right. This policy is deliberately ambitious and focuses, first and foremost, on the heart of the canadian armed forces the brave women and men who wear the uniform. Second, strengthening alliances as we attract new partners. Mar 18, 2005 the national defense strategy of the united states of america is a strategy paper that is done every four years and which provides the policy basis on which the armed services plan their research, development and acquisitions of weapons systems.
Northern territory defence and national security strategy 2018. First defence strategy, the canadian department of national defence needed a comprehensive system to track and manage its weapon systems and equipment assets more effectively. Our goal a strong defence and national security presence. Pdf force mix analysis in the context of the canadian. Godefroy july, 2016 page 4 canadas space policy and its future with norad leveraging wholeofgovernment support in the pursuit of national defence space capabilities as well as extending those capabilities to its main partner as required. Archived canada first defence strategy summary canada. While the cfds may fall short on some expected details. From a purely defence perspective, the view was articulated that federal policies and programs are not effectively aligned to maximize defence industrial activity in canada or exports abroad. May 12, 2008 pm unveils canada first defence strategy.
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