I agree with Riff Raff here. This does not have so much to do with the S92 and more to do with the general defense procurement procedures. Every military suffers this when they introduce a new type. Just Google the UK Typhoon project (originally EF2000!) for a incredible example, then look at the Future Lynx, EH101 Merlin, the Australian Tiger introduction and their NH90 programme. It is not just limited to the aviation world either. The army and Navy get equally bad service. In a process that is often drawn out over many years, national interests and budgets change, requirements are added and removed from the list, training has to be implemented, new wars pop up, and the project inevitably stalls somewhat while the two parties try and solve the new problems. It is generally a fairly dynamic process from start to finish. If the Canadians manage to replace their fleet within 2-3 years of the original date, I would say they have done bloody well.