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Monday, November 05, 2012

Canada invests in sonar technology for the Royal Canadian Navy

Kingston class coastal defence vessel |The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) (La Francophonie) and Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, announced today that the Government of Canada is investing in important sonar technology for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels.

“The Route Survey System is a valuable tool for our Navy crews in their coastal surveillance and patrols, giving them information that helps them to protect the sovereignty and security of our Canadian coasts, harbours, and shipping lanes,” said Minister Valcourt.

“Through this investment for our sailors, we are also investing in important Canadian technology and the creation of high-quality jobs in the technology sector.”

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