A Canadian hospital ship could start from an Arctic design

What kind of hospital-ship design would suit Canada?

An off-the-shelf Arctic patrol hull, preferably ice-strengthened, would be a sensible basis for the specialized ship.

The Canadian requirement points toward a hull with ice capability and room for a specialized medical fit. An off-the-shelf Arctic patrol-ship design could provide the starting point. That approach would make the environmental requirement part of the basic ship from the start. An unusual auxiliary can reduce development risk by adapting a proven hull family.