Canadian Impact
As a direct result of our trusted partnership with the Government of Canada, Irving Shipbuilding is reinvesting in projects that reach beyond our shipyard. We believe that it is not enough that the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and River-Class Destroyers serve and protect the Royal Canadian Navy. When we build in Canada, we invest in Canadians directly.
Over $8.581 Billion in Canadian Spending Commitments
Canadian Impact
Over $8.581 Billion in spending commitments with more than 342 organizations across Canada.
PROVINCE
Over TOTAL in contracts and investments have been awarded.
Value for Money: The Conference Board of Canada Assesses the National Shipbuilding Strategy’s Impact
The Conference Board of Canada has completed a detailed assessment of the current and future economic impacts of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) at the Halifax Shipyard (2013-2025).
Between 2013 and 2025, building the Arctic Offshore and Patrol ships as well as designing the larger River-Class Destroyers (RCD) are projected to contribute over $11.8 billion to Canada’s GDP with nearly $8.0 billion in labour income to Canadians. Between 2016 and 2025, the report forecasts employment to be boosted by an average of 9,300 jobs annually across Canada (4,200 in Nova Scotia). For governments, shipbuilding at the Halifax Shipyard is expected to deliver a total of $3.7 billion in revenue to all three levels of government between 2013 and 2025.
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