Wow- that is a long/informative article, describing the "programmmmmmme"! Although, they don't mention Norfolk (VA) at all.
that would be pretty clear if anyone knows the area... the docks are between Norfolk and Portsmouth... at least the ones big enough to moor that beast up...
from the sound of it, I'm thinking that Canada is looking for a carrier... as they don't have any... and with all the new money they are raking in from legalized reefer... they can afford one now... If they crimp the budget on Tim Horten's doughnuts and Poutine....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Canadian_NavyEh?
I think the Trailer Park Boys need backup, defending Hallifax....