October 19, 2011
OTTAWA: Today, the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) Secretariat announced their decision for two significant shipbuilding contracts for Canada.
“The top priority of our Government is creating jobs and growth. We made a commitment to Canadians to build new ships in Canada, and the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy will result in the creation of thousands of new jobs and billions in economic growth in cities and communities across Canada.
“Industry analysts have estimated that our Government’s ship projects will contribute both indirectly and directly 10,000 jobs and over $2 billion in annual economic benefit over the long-term.
“The process for selecting the two shipyards was open, fair, and competitive. It was based on merit and run at arms-length by independent public servants through the National Shipbuilding Procurement Secretariat. The federal Cabinet was not involved in the decision.
“We congratulate Irving Shipbuilding Inc. on a successful bid. Our Government will respect the decision made by the Secretariat.”
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For more information:
Jay Paxton
Director of Communications to Peter MacKay
Minister of National Defence
613-996-3100
