Could new Canadian SSKs bridge the wait for nuclear submarines?

Could Canada buy new conventional submarines as a training bridge while waiting for nuclear submarines?

New SSKs could preserve experience during a long transition, although the discussion questions their use for distant coalition operations and stresses Canada's high-north mission.

Even a decision to acquire nuclear submarines would leave a long wait before entry into service. New conventional boats could continue operations that Canada and Australia already understand. SSK experience is also linked to the possible use of very large autonomous underwater vessels. When Dan raises a multinational contribution, the reply emphasizes defence of Canada's high north and argues that the proposed SSKs would have limited usefulness after crossing the Atlantic or Pacific. Dan then clarifies that he meant an AUKUS-type arrangement.