Canada’s armed forces in trouble
Posted by Peter W. Schramm
Canada’s "army, navy and air force are facing a funding shortfall of up to half a billion dollars, defence sources told the National Post, and the military is recommending drastic measures to make up the difference, including closing some of the largest bases in the country."
11:26 AM / February 27, 2004
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Scrap that stupid gun registry and use that money.
Q: How much does that black hole of a gun registry cost?
A: In December 2002, a preliminary audit by the Auditor General of Canada revealed that the Department of Justice was estimating the gun registry program would cost more than $1 billion by 2004-05, and collect about $140 million in fees.