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By David Pugliese

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The Canadian Forces will get rid of its air defence equipment, shut down military housing in Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg and cut back on army training, according to documents leaked to the Ottawa Citizen.

Pilots will also fly less, security units made up of reservists who guard ports will be disbanded and buildings will be closed in Moncton, N.B., and other locations to save money.

The Canadian Forces will also get rid of its TOW 2 launchers and missiles, just three years after the government approved the $100-million purchase of the weapons.

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The Canadian special forces command in Ottawa will reduce its headquarters operating budget, reduce domestic and international travel and find ways to save money in how it purchases ammunition. Special forces will also be required to scale back on individual training.

The moves are part of the Conservative government’s strategic review to trim costs among federal departments and organizations.