As allies scramble to supply Ukraine, Canada still has no deal to ramp up munitions production

More than a year and a half after receiving proposals to ramp production of artillery shells, the Canadian government is still debating whether to make investments in plants in Quebec and Ontario. Defence Minister Bill Blair says he's had discussions but has not signed any deals.

As allies scramble to supply Ukraine, Canada still has no deal to ramp up munitions production
A M-777 artillery unit fires at a target during the Afghan war on Nov. 24, 2010.  These guns fire 155 millimeter shells, of which Canada is struggling to increase production.

More than a year and a half after receiving proposals to ramp production of artillery shells, the Canadian government is still debating whether to make investments in plants in Quebec and Ontario. Defence Minister Bill Blair says he's had discussions but has not signed any deals.