Talking Points

Published July 28, 2004

Copters of Controversy

In one of his first official acts since becoming Canada's Defence Minister, Bill Graham announced July 23 that the Canadian Forces will spend $3.2 billion to acquire a fleet of 28 Sikorsky-H92 helicopters. The 'copter purchase comes more than a decade after the Mulroney-era deal to replace Canada's ancient Sea King helicopters was tossed out by the Chrétien government. Graham's announcement...