Ottawa's sluggish bureaucracy leaves critical gaps in Canadian military ammo supply: AG

The auditor general's report highlights significant shortfalls in Canada's military ammunition supply, revealing that the strategic stockpile is inadequate to meet war readiness or NATO commitments. The audit faults Public Services and Procurement Canada for sluggish restocking efforts and National Defence for poor inventory management. Despite receiving a $9.2-billion funding boost, addressing these critical gaps will likely take years, raising concerns about Canada's military readiness and its ability to uphold defense commitments.