The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy represents an important step in the Canadian government's commitment to rebuild the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard fleets. Canada defends more coastline than any other country, as it is bounded by three oceans. Canada protects its maritime approaches from smuggling, trafficking and pollution, and also provides life-saving search and rescue as well as opportunities for scientific research. The fleets also act internationally to meet our commitments and protect our interests. The current fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard are reaching the end of their operational lives. Through the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, Canada is preparing for their replacements.
