Preface

Introduction: The Canadian Defence Procurement System

1 Procurement in Canada: A Brief History

2 Early Helicopter Operations: The Exploration of a New Capability

3 The Procurement of the Sea King: Slow but Solid

4 The Sea King in Canada: Time Is the Enemy of Us All

5 The New Shipborne Aircraft Project: A Commitment to Replace the Fleet

6 The Vulnerability of the NSA: Political Parrying

7 The 1993 NSA Cancellation: Money for Nothing

8 The 1994 White Paper and the New Statement of Requirement: The Ghost of Procurements Past

9 The Maritime Helicopter Project: Procuring on Eggshells

10 The Cyclone Decision: Caveat Emptor

Conclusion

Notes

Selected Bibliography

Index