Ottawa to Announce Changes to Shipbuilding Program

An announcement is expected today on the multi-billion dollar project to replace the navy’s aging warships.

Public Services Minister Judy Foote will be at Irving’s Halifax Shipyard for the event and said she will focus on ‘refining’ the Canadian Surface Combatant procurement strategy.

The project for the 15 frigates has ballooned in cost since the former Harper government estimated it at $26 billion.

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