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Defence Department to spend $250 million over five years on reserves for infrastructure, gear
HALIFAX — Ottawa is planning to spend about $250 million for repairs and upgrades to reserve armouries and training facilities over the next five years.
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced the funds today at a reserve facility in downtown Halifax.
The federal minister said $38 million is expected to be invested in immediate maintenance and repairs across the country this year.
A department news release says the upgrades will “accommodate future growth in the reserves,” along with adding new gear.