The Royal United Services Institute of Nova Scotia extends an invitation to members of the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries to a presentation Wednesday, 18 October, by Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander Royal Canadian Navy, titled "Why Canada Needs Submarines."  His bio is at: https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/our-organization/leadership/crcn.html.

The submarine’s combination of stealth, persistence and lethality make it the most powerful tool available for defending Canadian waters and our three oceans.  A submarine is the only platform with the ability to stay on patrol in an area for weeks rather than hours or days whilst remaining undetected.  A crewed submarine ensures effective command and control and the ability to decide if/when to use lethal force.  The advantage of knowing what others are doing in Canada’s ocean approaches and in the defence of North America when they do not know they are being watched is a capability unique to submarines: they offer a proximity and persistence that is unmatched by any other sensor or platform, even space-based, in the maritime environment.  Modern submarines employ very capable sensors both below and above the ocean’s surface to produce covertly a comprehensive picture of what is going on within their patrol area, significantly contributing to NORAD’s maritime warning mission.

The event will start at 2 pm at the Royal Artillery Park Officers' Mess, Royal Artillery Park, Canadian Forces Base Halifax, 1575 Queen Street, Halifax, and be followed by questions and answers, to finish about 4 pm.  You are encouraged to arrive early as an opportunity to socialize and as the presentation will start promptly at 2 pm.

Registration is required.  To register, email RUSI(NS) by close-of-business Monday, 16 October.  As the subject line for your registration email, put: RUSI(NS) Distinguished Speaker 18 October 2023 Registration.  Indicate your unit, company or department/agency.  Participation is limited and later registrants may have to be put on a waiting list.  If after registering your availability changes and you are no longer able to attend, please advise RUSI(NS) as soon as possible so your spot can be re-assigned.  If you know of others who would be interested in this presentation, feel free to forward this invitation.

RUSI(NS) events may be cancelled at short notice due to weather and other reasons.  Email RUSI(NS) if there is a question about an event occurring.