Conversations with Vanguard Defence

Diving Deeper with Chris Earl

Conversations with Vanguard Defence

Show Notes

Join J. Richard Jones as he dives into conversation with Chris Earl, Vice President, Project Delivery, Victoria Shipyards to learn more about the history and future of Canada's submarine program and how Victoria Shipyards is uniquely positioned to supp...

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