Mr. René Grenier at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On April 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.

April 2nd, 2009 / 3:50 p.m.

Deputy Commissioner, Maritimes Services, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

We are still at the definition stage, but the concept is to build what we call a “three-season“ icebreaker. It will not be a “four-season“ vessel. In January, February and March, when the ice is thickest, the ship will not be able to go anywhere in the Arctic.

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