7 Governance & Procurement for Rapid Innovation

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[Verse 1]
When nations need to innovate fast
Defence tech that's built to last
We need a framework strong and true
Governance models that see us through
Ethics first, security tight
Making sure we get it right
Speed and safety hand in hand
Protecting our beloved land

[Chorus]
G-P-R-I, that's our way
Governance, Procurement, Rapid, Innovation every day
Secure, Ethical, Fast and Strong
Building defence where we belong
G-P-R-I, remember well
Stories that our systems tell

[Verse 2]
Look around the world today
See how other nations play
Best practices from allies near
Learning from their path so clear
Israel's tech accelerators
UK's innovation creators
US DARPA leads the charge
Making small ideas large

[Chorus]
G-P-R-I, that's our way
Governance, Procurement, Rapid, Innovation every day
Secure, Ethical, Fast and Strong
Building defence where we belong
G-P-R-I, remember well
Stories that our systems tell

[Bridge]
Rapid cycles, short and sweet
Getting prototypes complete
Fail fast, learn faster still
Adapt with strategic skill
Public private partnerships
Innovation never skips
Agile methods, lean design
Canadian defence will shine

[Verse 3]
Oversight boards that guide the way
Risk assessment every day
Transparency in all we do
Accountability rings true
Procurement that moves with speed
Meeting every urgent need
Vendors vetted, contracts clear
Innovation without fear

[Chorus]
G-P-R-I, that's our way
Governance, Procurement, Rapid, Innovation every day
Secure, Ethical, Fast and Strong
Building defence where we belong
G-P-R-I, remember well
Stories that our systems tell

[Outro]
Canada strong through innovation
Building up our defence nation
Governance and procurement true
Rapid progress, me and you
G-P-R-I, our guiding light
Keeping Canada safe and bright

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