Much like the defence policy, “Strong, Secure, Engaged”, which sets a path for the future capabilities of the Canadian Armed Forces, that was not part of the national shipbuilding strategy per se. Obviously, when the NSS was announced, there was a program of work that was also established at that time, but the long-term investments required for the Canadian Armed Forces, the navy and the Coast Guard are part of a separate decision, which is a policy for the department and the forces.
On December 6th, 2018. See this statement in context.