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VAdm (ret) PETER CAIRNS
Naval and Maritime

Over his 37 years of service in Canada's Navy, Vice-Admiral Peter Cairns' sea commands included a submarine, two frigates, a submarine squadron and a frigate squadron. He also completed two tours in the Royal Navy, the United States Navy and on NATO's maritime staff. After serving as the Commander of the Canadian Navy, he retired in 1994 and became President of the Shipbuilding Association of Canada.

Articles by this writer

July 2014  |  Magazine

A look at the tumultuous issues related to used submarines, with an eye on the future security of Canada.