Ottawa revealed the figure this week in response to a question from the Conservatives.

The shipyard is on track to win potentially billions of dollars in federal work.

The process to bring in a third shipyard to the National Shipbuilding Strategy is expected to start next month.

While the process for initiating the new deals will begin shortly, none are expected to be finalized prior to the start of the federal election campaign.

Ottawa will issue an Advance Contract Award Notice to the Chantier Davie, Transport Minister Marc Garneau said in a statement.

An affidavit released by an Ottawa court and obtained by the Globe and Mail show the RCMP suspect Vice-Adm. Mark Norman of leaking secret government documents.