Canadian Government Announces Multi-Billion Dollar Warship Building Program

By Roger Annis; October 26, 2011 – The Bullet Socialist Project • E-Bulletin No. 562

The champagne corks were popping in Halifax and Vancouver on October 19 when the Canadian government announced that two shipyards there have been chosen to build a new, multi-billion dollar generation of warships and coast guard vessels.

The government will spend at least $35-billion over the coming years to build up to 15 frigates and destroyers,[1] six to eight arctic patrol ships, an icebreaker, four coast guard vessels and two navy support ships.

The winning bidders for the work are Halifax

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