Chancellor Merz commented today on Canada's decision to procure 212-CD class submarines:

"Prime Minister Mark Carney has just announced that Canada has decided to procure German-Norwegian submarines of the 212CD class. Ahead of the NATO summit starting tomorrow, the Canadian government is sending a strong signal of transatlantic and European cooperation in the defense industry. This is a major, strategic project that will link Canada, Germany and Norway for decades. It is an expression of our long-term partnership,