April 24, 2014 - Ottawa, Ontario
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, today announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a $965,000 contract to Finning (Canada) for the supply of equipment to be used in the Vessel Life Extension work to Canadian Coast Guard ships CCGS Dumit and CCGS Eckaloo.
These two vessels based in Hay River, Northwest Territories, provide Aid to Navigation services on the Mackenzie River. The work to be undertaken includes supplying the vessels with two new ship service generators and their associated switchboards and controls.
These contracts are being awarded as part of the $360M investment to extend the life of the Coast Guard fleet announced in February 2013. The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy aims to support a vibrant Canadian shipbuilding industry by ensuring shipyards across the country that were not awarded the combat and non-combat projects can benefit from Canada’s significant ongoing maintenance requirements while ensuring the best value for Canadian taxpayers.
“I am proud to be part of a government that has shown unprecedented support for the Canadian Coast Guard to ensure the dedicated men and women have the resources they need to do their jobs keeping Canadian waterways safe.”
Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
“This contract for the Vessel Life Extension Program is yet another example of how the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy is creating jobs, helping grow the economy and revitalizing the shipbuilding industry all across the country.”
Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Frank Stanek
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-990-7537
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
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