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Friday, July 16, 2010

Government of Canada to Acquire New Joint Support Ships

PMO JSSThe Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, together with the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada and Minister for Status of Women, and the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced the Government is moving forward with procurement of new Joint Support Ships (JSS).

The new ships will be built in Canada and will be an important part of our Navy's work at home and abroad, as part of the Canada First Defence Strategy.

"This government is providing our men and women in uniform the tools and equipment they need to do the jobs asked of them," said Minister MacKay. "The Joint Support Ship will be a new vessel for our Navy that better enables our sailors to protect Canadian coastlines and sovereignty, and support international operations."

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