Shipbuilding
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Trump says U.S. shipbuilding effort to create ‘Golden Fleet’ of battleshipsThe 'Trump Class' of ships, he said, will be longer and larger than the World War II-era battleships and will be armed with hypersonic missiles, rail guns, and high-powered lasers.U.S. NewsDec 22, 2025
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In Lunenburg, N.S., boatbuilders carve out niche markets in challenging timesAt a wharf where oceangoing yachts tie up for repairs, Paul Baskett says his craft is showing signs of renewal amid challenging times.FeaturesJul 14, 2025
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Ontario confirms $215M to boost shipbuilding, links move to federal NATO commitmentOn Wednesday, Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria confirmed the money, which had been trailed in the 2025 budget.EconomyJun 26, 2025
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B.C. ferry replacement process a missed opportunity for local shipbuilding, says SeaspanBC Ferries has launched its bidding process to replace seven major vessels in two phases, but Seaspan says the process leaves little room for B.C.'s maritime sector.EconomySep 27, 2024
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Building new ferries in B.C. would cost more. Is it worth it?Later this month, the ferry company is slated to put out a competitive call as it seeks builders for its next seven major vessels.PoliticsJun 12, 2024
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Delivery of new Canadian icebreakers will depend on negotiations with builder: OttawaAuditor General Karen Hogan noted in a report last year that the fleet is already on average more than 40 years old, increasingly prone to breakdowns and expensive to maintain.CanadaApr 10, 2023
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Quebec shipyard formally added to federal shipbuilding plan after lobbying, delaysTuesday's deal is the result of a heavy lobbying effort by the shipyard and Quebec government after Davie was originally excluded from the shipbuilding plan in 2011.CanadaApr 4, 2023
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Ottawa to spend $187M to extend navy supply vessel lease amid shipbuilding delaysThe deal to extend the lease for a temporary supply vessel came months after Ottawa revealed the navy will have to wait an extra two years for new ships.CanadaAug 26, 2022
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Halifax shipyard warns warship schedule contingent on more federal fundingIrving Shipbuilding president Kevin Mooney says the shipyard needs several upgrades that were not originally anticipated when the company was selected to build 15 new vessels.CanadaJun 1, 2022
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Plan to revitalize navy, coast guard fleets further delayed by COVID-19: officialsThe numerous cost overruns and delays that have plagued the federal shipbuilding strategy are being blamed on overly optimistic planning for the multibillion-dollar project.CanadaMay 25, 2021
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