A sustained third-largest Canadian fleet could become decisive in NATO

What if Canada sustained the world's third-largest navy, with continuing carrier funding, through the postwar period?

Canada is judged likely to become a deciding maritime power in NATO and to gain international appreciation.

The question assumes that Canada sustains its wartime ranking as the third-largest navy through continuing funding, including carriers. Such a navy is judged likely to become a deciding maritime power within NATO and to receive international appreciation. No division of alliance tasks or detailed fleet composition is specified.