[CaptainCrunch]

I'm ok with this design but it lacks the punch to standoff and do anything from an offensive point of view.

The 57 mm gun isn't terrific on a naval vessel. The only reason why its ok on the Halifax class frigates is they have long range standoff capabilities (antiship missiles and rocket assisted torpedos (ASROCs)

This vessel has one main gun mount, and one non nato specific anti aircraft missile system, which means that if anything does happen its in a defensive capable mode only.

Now I know that nothing is likely to happen, but if your going to project strength, then project strength and add firepower.

This is also a poor ship to choose as the main threat in the artic is from submarines.

The Russian Novik class coastal defense vessel more then fulfils the type of mission that the Canadian Government is looking for, but it would need a sturdier hull for ice breaking duties.