For Immediate Release
November 26, 2014 - Ottawa, Ont. - Public Works and Government Services Canada
Today, the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, spoke at the Shipbuilding Technology Forum about the Harper Government’s commitment to creating jobs and economic growth in Canada by leveraging procurement through initiatives like the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS), the new Defence Procurement Strategy and the Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP).
Minister Finley highlighted that Vancouver Shipyards is on track for full production of the Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels and that steel will be cut in spring 2015, and that Irving Shipbuilding will begin construction of the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships in fall 2015. Additionally, the Minister highlighted the modernization of Vancouver Shipyards and Irving Shipbuilding, both undertaking infrastructure upgrades by investing $170 million and $300 million respectively, at no cost to the federal government.
The NSPS continues to deliver economic benefits for Canada. As of October of this year, Vancouver Shipyards reported that it had awarded $120 million in contracts to suppliers in Canada. Irving Shipbuilding reported investments totaling $310 million with companies in Canada. In fact, more than 197 companies have already benefitted from these investments.
Marcel Poulin
Office of the Honourable Diane Finley
819-997-5421
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