**Chantier Davie Secures $11.3 Billion Contract for Six Icebreakers**
*By Kevin Dougherty, The Quebec Chronicle‑Telegraph*
The Canadian shipbuilding firm Chantier Davie has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $11.3 billion to construct six icebreakers. The announcement was made in the presence of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who attended the signing ceremony.
The contract, announced by the federal government, will see the vessels built at Chantier Davie’s facilities. The icebreakers are intended to enhance Canada’s maritime capabilities in Arctic and northern waters, though specific technical specifications and delivery timelines were not disclosed in the initial release.
Prime Minister Carney highlighted the deal as an example of Canada’s ability to pursue domestic industrial options amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States. “This project underscores our commitment to maintaining a robust, sovereign shipbuilding sector,” Carney said at the event.
The agreement, reported by The Quebec Chronicle‑Telegraph, marks a significant investment in Canada’s shipbuilding industry and is expected to generate substantial employment and economic activity in the region.
Further details regarding the contract’s funding structure, the design of the icebreakers, and the projected schedule for construction and delivery are anticipated in forthcoming government releases.
Article source: qctonline.com | Image credit: The Quebec Chronicle Telegraph
