ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The premiers of Nova Scotia and British Columbia have signed an agreement that will make it easier for workers to move between shipbuilding projects in the two provinces.
Irving Shipyards in Halifax and Seaspan Shipyards in Vancouver have both secured exclusive bidding rights for lucrative contracts to build new ships for Canada’s navy.
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil said the deal ensures the two provinces that are now the country’s shipbuilding centres can build on skilled trades and co-operate to stimulate the industry.
B.C. Premier Christy Clark says the two provinces can also collaborate on training and sharing labour pools as the projects progress.
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