Written by Carter J. Lewis Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) is a crucial element of our national security. The NSS is a long-term initiative with the aim of rejuvenating Canada’s maritime capabilities through the construction of new vessels. This is key to ensuring the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has the ships it needs to defend Canadian waters and participate in international missions. Our National Shipbuilding Strategy has 3 main elements. The construction of large vessels, the