This PIF Brief examines the issue of transparency in the Government of Canada’s communications, focusing on major defence procurement initiatives like the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project.

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Authored by Rear-Admiral (Retired) Ian Mack, this brief highlights the importance of transparency on public trust in significant defence procurement projects, citing examples such as delayed Access to Information responses and concerns regarding cost estimates and progress of the CSC project.

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