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  • Canada's new weapon for English speakers only

    02/12/2006 8:36:37 AM PST · by george76 · 68 replies · 1,666+ views
    National Post ^ | February 11, 2006 | David Pugliese
    Forces cut French out of new armoured vehicle as a cost-saving measure... The Canadian Force's new armoured vehicle will be operated by an English-only unit with the army planning to save time and money by not translating documents and equipment manuals related to the $700-million purchase, according to a military report. The unusual arrangement with the Mobile Gun System (MGS) comes as the Defence Department is already under fire for shirking its responsibilities to official bilingualism... Military equipment in Canada is usually supplied with manuals and support material in both official languages. In total, the Canadian Forces will purchase 66...