The Cost of Carbon: Financial Risks for Canada’s Surface Combatant Project
This report examines how Canada’s carbon pricing policy could increase the life-cycle cost of the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project by $11.9 billion to $29.5 billion. Through scenario-based analysis, we explore the financial risks of carbon taxation on ship construction, fuel, and operational expenses, highlighting the policy’s impact on national defense budgeting and procurement strategies.


























