Nova Scotia’s response to the
Government of Canada’s National
Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
The Ships Start Here partnership is proud to announce that Irving Shipbuilding has been chosen by the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy to negotiate the right to build Canada’s next generation federal combat vessel fleet. Read the official release from the Government of Canada and messages from Irving Shipbuilding and Premier Darrell Dexter here.
Everyone involved in this effort shares in Irving Shipbuilding’s celebration. It is truly a privilege to be chosen to do this work.
We want to thank you for all your support, and for demonstrating that we are built to build.
Thank you to the incredible employees of Irving Shipbuilding. This news is due to your unmatched expertise, skills, and dedication.
Thank you to every Atlantic Canadian and those abroad who supported this campaign by putting up a lawn sign, placing stickers on your car, placing a pin on our virtual map (over 10,800 of you did that) or just telling a friend or colleague. Because of your support for this campaign, Canada knows we are built to build.
Thank you to the Province of Nova Scotia, Premier Darrell Dexter and his team, and every single member of the Ships Start Here partnership. Your hard work and community spirit have constantly demonstrated our pride, strength, and confidence.
Finally, thank you to every single individual who supported the Ships Start Here effort and helped spread the word that we build the best ships in the world. We’re ready.
Sincerely,
The Ships Start Here partnership