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Can Canada avoid the mistakes of past submarine deals?

Both shortlisted suppliers have faced historical corruption allegations, but officials say federal system has safeguards for an ethical and transparent process

Carly Penrose
Carly Penrose

4 May 2026 • 7 min read

Prime Minister Mark Carney smiles as he climbs down a ladder into a submarine during a tour of the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in Geoje Island, South Korea.
The federal government says it will announce the successful bidder in a major submarine deal in the coming months, but in an industry that has historically been plagued by corruption, can Canada's procurement system stay transparent and open? (The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld) 

Carly Penrose
Carly Penrose

Carly is a Toronto-based journalist. She holds a master of journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her work has appeared in the National Post, This Magazine and The Canadian Press.

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