Canadian population passes 33 million

Well as they say, its buyer beware. Did they get a mechanic to check them out first? Nope, just trying to save a few quid and get a bargain. I would suggest they just sell them on and keep quiet....

Canada has complained about four second-hand submarines bought from Britain which it says are in need of extensive repairs. The Canadians are likely to demand compensation from the Ministry of Defence. The four diesel subs were fully operational before they were sold Ministry of Defence statement One of the vessels, the submarine Victoria, is currently in dry dock in Halifax. The MoD had said it was fully seaworthy and fit to dive but the Victoria leaked hydraulic fluid during its voyage home. That vessel also had a dented hull and the Canadians dived to full depth unaware of the risk. The dent was discovered later during a check up. There is also an investigation under way into the possibility of a crack in a valve on top of the submarines. The potential problem came to light after the Royal Navy found such a crack on a submarine sitting in Britain waiting to be delivered. Exhaust valves on all four subs must now be taken apart. The repair bill is already approaching C$1m (approximately £500,000) and BBC correspondent Tom Carver says Canada will probably demand compensation.

Suppose any other country in the world decided it wanted Canada's vast resources for itself? Who would they call? Who's been protecting them and allowing them the freedom to feel like a real power without all the fuss of actually having a real military power? Not the British who sent 4 leaky subs a few years ago.

Wow, such a big country with only 33 million people, and we have 60 million on our little island!!

the USA might one day decide it would like to hop over the border and take canada's vast resources for itself. if you don't think its possible maybe not today but how about 100 years from now? how about 200?

the true north strong and free, forever....hopefully.