Gerald Keddy at the Fisheries and Oceans Committee

On May 6th, 2008. See this statement in context.

May 6th, 2008 / 9:15 a.m.

Conservative

Gerald Keddy Conservative South Shore—St. Margaret's, NS

Thank you for that, Mr. Bevan.

My follow-up question would be on the midshore coast guard vessels we're expecting, I think prior to 2012. In his opening remarks, the minister mentioned the polar class icebreaker in this year's budget, which is certainly needed for a number of reasons--for the safety of our mariners, but also for sovereignty in the Arctic. It was good news to hear that's finally on the way. But when can we expect the first of the midshore coast guard vessels, the replacement vessels?

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