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THUNDER BAY – A Thunder Bay shipyard will have a hand in building the new flagship vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard’s icebreaking fleet, with the project expected to create local jobs. The federal government announced details Thursday of plans to purchase two new heavy ice breakers for the coast guard’s Arctic operations, expanding the capabilities of its aging fleet. The flagship polar icebreaker, already designated as the CCGS John G. Diefenbaker, will be built by Vancouver-based Seaspan, the government announced. When completed, it will be the largest ship in the coast guard’s fleet, expected to cost well over $1 billion. ....
Canada promises two Arctic icebreakers in pre-election job boost Reuters 2 days ago By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, May 6 (Reuters) - Canada on Thursday promised to build two Arctic ice breakers and create hundreds of jobs in two politically influential provinces that will help decide an election considered likely this year. The Liberal government, citing the need to increase Canada s footprint in the resource-rich Arctic as global warming opens up the region, said at least one ship would be ready by 2030. (This) will give Canada a year-round presence in the Arctic to help . safeguard our marine environments, ensure the safe and efficient movement of ships, and protect our borders, Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said in a statement. ....
Canada Promises Two Arctic Icebreakers Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. May 6, 2021 File photo: Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent in the Arctic. (Photo: Patrick Kelley / U.S. Coast Guard) The Canadian government on Thursday promised to build two Arctic icebreakers and create hundreds of jobs in two politically influential provinces that will help decide an election considered likely this year. The ruling Liberals, citing the need to boost Canada s Arctic footprint as global warming opens up the region, said at least one ship would be ready by 2030 when Canada s sole existing icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent will be 62 years old. ....
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, May 6 (Reuters) – Canada on Thursday promised to build two Arctic ice breakers and create hundreds of jobs in two politically influential provinces that will help decide an election considered likely this year. The Liberal government, citing the need to increase Canada’s footprint in the resource-rich Arctic as global warming opens up the region, said at least one ship would be ready by 2030. “(This) will give Canada a year-round presence in the Arctic to help … safeguard our marine environments, ensure the safe and efficient movement of ships, and protect our borders,” Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said in a statement. ....