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Monday, October 31, 2011

Government denies plan to torpedo subs

HMCS VictoriaThe government shot down reports Friday that it is looking to buy nuclear submarines to replace Canada's troubled diesel-powered sub fleet.

"There is no plan to replace the diesel-electric fleet purchased by the Liberals," Conservative House leader Peter Van Loan said.

The navy's four existing Victoria-class subs were purchased second-hand from the United Kingdom by the Chretien government, and have cost taxpayers an estimated $900 million. Plagued by maintenance problems, they have rarely been used.

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