I Say, Sorry Old Chap, But We'll Build Our Own

The Conservative government has announced that there will be no partnership with the British in the design and building of new warships to replace the Halifax class frigates (yes boys and girls, it’s time to be thinking of that already).

This is a great move on the government’s part for two reasons:

1) We want our warships designed for OUR sailors and THEIR needs.
2) We always have and still can build the best warships in the world.

This is not a new fighter plane requiring technology we no longer posses. That sad fact cannot be reversed now, but when it comes to warships, Canada stands proud. When the St. Laurent class of destroyers slid down the ways in the 50’s, they were the best anti-submarine ships in the world. The Iroquois class ships are the epitome of multi- functionality, and when the current Halifax FFG’s hit the water, they were the best in the world in their class.

I have no doubt that history will repeat itself and the newest warships to be stamped Made in Canada will do our Navy proud. Hey, once we have what we need, maybe we can look at building and selling a few to the Brits assuming they want the very best. Sadly for them, the best will only be available in Canada (with apologies to Red Rose).