In the aftermath of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement to strengthen the defense of Canada, the Naval manufacturer Irving took stock of the advance of his military fleet delivery projects.
In Halifax, the manufacturer brought together its employees to celebrate the end of the project for the construction of the six extracotent and Arctic patrol ships, on which he has been working for five years.
The Canadian Royal Navy has already ordered him new war boats.
Hundreds of employees gathered in the Irving warehouse, where they assembled or repaired naval ships, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the national Canadian naval construction strategy, launched by the Conservative government of Stephen Harper.
Prime Minister Mark Carney pronounced a speech to the Irving shipyard in Halifax on March 25.
Photo : Reuters / Blair Gable
Jim Irving He himself marked this end of the project with these six extracutive patrol ships and the Arctic, which cost more than $ 4 billion.
Don’t let go of your efforts
he said.
The Naval manufacturer is now embarking on a project of 15 new ships that will be delivered to the Canadian Navy.
Three of them are in the construction phase, said the vice-admiral Angus Topsheefrom the Royal Canadian Navy.
They have the capacity to hit targets far from the sea, and it’s really to protect Canada
he said.
The vice-admiral Angus Topshee of the Royal Canadian Navy (in uniform), on June 28, 2024 at the Irving shipyard in Halifax.
Photo : Radio-Canada / Adrien Blanc
The parliamentary secretary of Mark Carney, Kody Bloisalso wanted to celebrate this anniversary.
It is a continuation of work, very strong, here in Halifax
said the deputy for Kings—Hantsin Nova Scotia. 20 years ago, we did not have the capacity to deliver a military boat or a boat for the coastal guard.
Kody Blois, Federal MP for the district of Kings-Hants, August 2, 2023.
Photo : Radio-Canada / Adrien Blanc
Angus Topshee admitted that these professions are difficult. Some sailors have developed respiratory problems, especially after being exposed to traces of mold in boats.
It is very important to have a ventilation system capable of ensuring an atmosphere on board which is always safe
he said.
The navy must receive the next ship Irving in August.
According to the report by Agathe Boucart
