Replacing all their .303 Lee-Enfields with new Sako T3 CTR rifles in .308 mainly for polar bears. Custom smithing by Colt Canada for oversized bolts, enlarged trigger guards and hi-viz laminated stocks with Rangers crest. Cost for the initial 125 rifles.. 1.5 million!
Yes, that just under $10,000.00 a rifle! Knowing the Canadian government, it'll be closer to 2.5 million sadly.
They will eventually be ordering these for all 5000 Arctic Rangers.
All current Lee-Enfield rifles upon collection will be... Destroyed!
Re:
http://www.guns.com/2015/06/26/canadian-arctic-rangers-get-new-rifle-for-polar-bear-defense/