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The Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, Rona Ambrose, praised the commitment of Economic Action Plan 2013 to advance influence in the future investments in equipment for the Canadian Armed Forces, while also appraising the delivery of the upgraded light armoured vehicles (LAV) III now rolling out of the General Dynamics Land Systems, i.e. Canada’s (GDLS-C) Edmonton plant.
Minister Ambrose stated that “our government is committed to supporting the Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian workers, and the Canadian economy.” She further added that “our government will continue to leverage military procurement, in consultation with industry, to maximize job creation, support Canadian manufacturing capabilities and innovation, and bolster economic growth in Canada.” It was revealed that Sixteen LAV III vehicles are projected to be delivered by spring 2013, after which the final assembly will take place until 2018. Overall an estimate of 600 upgraded LAV III units will be assembled in Edmonton.
The Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Delta, Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, Q.C., mentioned that “our government’s investments in renewing and modernizing the Canadian Armed Forces’ capabilities on land, sea and air are creating thousands of high-quality, skilled jobs all across the country.” It was further added that “at the same time, we are delivering on our promise to build a first-class, modern military that is ready to take on the challenges of the 21st century. Today’s announcement is welcome news for the Canadian Armed Forces.”
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