Maritime Affairs

Advocacy

Ever since The Navy League of Canada was formed in 1895, we have kept watch over Canada's oceans, lakes and rivers. From time to time, we will provide the government with recommendations which we deem to be prudent for the responsible and sustainable stewardship of our marine resources. This can include Defence, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Industry, Tourism, Trade and Environmental Protection.

At present, The Navy League of Canada is recommending a series of measures to reform procurement practices for our government fleets.

Our most recent paper, Military/Naval Procurement in Canada: A Flawed Process (Published by the CDA Institute) examines the history of naval procurement in Canada and provides recommendations to ensure the process is effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of Canadians.

(See: Navy League Applauds Throne Speech, Fleet Renewal and Procurement Reform essential to nation’s economy and security)

The Hon. Bill Graham and the Hon. Gordon O'Connor have a friendly discussion during Navy Appreciation Day 2006. This Navy League event received support from all parties in both the House of Commons and the Senate of Canada. The Hon. Dr. Keith Martin and Vice-Admiral Robertson, the Chief of Maritime Staff, can be seen in background.

On January 7th, 2009, the Navy League submitted a proposal to Government to provide an additional 4.5 billion dollars in funding to complete procurement of the Joint Support Ships and Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships for the Navy and the Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels for the Coast Guard.

(View Letter to Parliamentarians | View Budget Proposal)

Our Navy Appreciation Day reception was held February 25th, 2009. In addition to a successful reception we met with MPs and Senators from all parties to discuss Canada's Shipbuilding Crisis, and recommend measures for Procurement Reform and A National Shipbuilding Plan. Look for more details in the near future.