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How thick does the ice in the Bay get? Could be a great naval station for a Harry DeWolf-class flotilla that is way closer to their intended area of operations than Comox and Halifax. They could smash lanes into the harbour throughout the winter if the ice isn't too thick. With the sailors come a bunch of population in Churchill who need all the amenities of life, everything grows.

Win-win for all involved (except for the posted sailors, but treat them like guys posted to Alert, extra money and extra leave, throw in some Via Rail passes to Winnipeg quarterly).