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The Government is committed to building and maintaining an effective federal fleet of ships for maritime security and services. Fleet renewal plans could see the Government invest in excess of $40 billion to build more than 50 large vessels over the next 30 years.
On July 27, 2009, the Government of Canada launched the Government Shipbuilding Consultation process at the Palais des Congrès in the National Capital Region. Close to 200 people from the shipbuilding industry, the government of Canada and key shipbuilding stakeholders were present during this meeting. The maritime industry has until September 16, 2009 to provide their input to the Government of Canada on how to put in place a long term, sustainable shipbuilding strategy for our country.
July 27, 2009 - The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, speaks at the opening of the Government of Canada’s Shipbuilding Consultation, which is seeking input from key stakeholders on comprehensive and viable options for a long-term, sustainable Canadian shipbuilding strategy.
