In years gone by Canada was a powerful ally in NATO. Now they are nothing. They were experts at ASW and keeping the sea lanes open.
Now we provide all the rescue helo’s for the west coast and their subs are tied to a pier. They have been pussified.
Don’t forget that by the end of WW2, Canada had the 4th largest naval fleet in the world. Today? Why pay for Defense when USA will protect them no matter what?