Independent Review Panel for Defence Acquisition
We are an independent organization that is part of the National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces portfolio.
The Independent Review Panel for Defence Acquisition challenges the requirements for major military procurement projects and offers arms-length, third-party advice to the Minister of National Defence before the Minister or Treasury Board are asked to approve these projects.
Services and information
Review criteria
View the criteria that define which projects must be reviewed by the Panel.
Challenge process
Find out when the Panel reviews projects and the questions it asks about military requirements.
Annual Reports
Obtain IRPDA Annual Reports and the Panel’s observations about defence procurement.
Panel member biographies
Learn more about the members of the Panel.