Canada won’t split its submarine contract between suppliers: CarneyBy Canadian Press on September 23, 2025. Share this story:OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada won’t split its submarine contract between two suppliers. The prime minister said the process of procuring submarines is a “major decision” for the navy and the Canadian government. Multiple defence experts have warned that splitting Canada’s submarine contract between two suppliers would create risks for the navy — and likely would weaken Ottawa’s negotiating position. “Bottom line, anything that adds up to 12 submarines for Canada sounds like a fantastic decision to me,” he said.