$2.5 billion for the Canadian Coast Guard

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Friday, May 26th, 2023 12:14pm

By Tonya Organ

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Money to buy 61 vessels.

A big boost for the Canadian Coast Guard! The federal government has announced 2.5 billion dollars to buy up to 61 vessels, as well as,  the ongoing replacement of small craft, barges and workboats with new modern equipment.

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