Nova Scotia builds the best ships in the world, and the province is ready to build them for generations to come. Alongside business, community, and government leaders, Premier Darrell Dexter officially announced the Ships Start Here partnership in support of Irving Shipbuilding's bid for the $30-billion National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
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Nova Scotia is built to build ships, and there simply is no better place in Canada to build ships. Winning this bid would equate to hosting the Olympics each year for 30 years. It would be a win for Nova Scotia, and a win for Canada. It is Canada's bid.
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Premier Darrell Dexter
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We knew this opportunity was significant, but we now know that the potential is far greater than anyone imagined. A win would mean an entirely new generation of shipbuilders in Nova Scotia, a revitalized economy for the province, and important spinoffs across the country.
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Premier Darrell Dexter
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Our past experience with major federal shipbuilding projects tells us that a project of this scope will have positive spin-offs right across Canada. We have a great group of men and women at the shipyard and the support of the province and community has been tremendous.
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Jim Irving, CEO, Irving Shipbuilding
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It's this team approach that will make the difference. Our focus right now is to concentrate on winning this bid. We're taking nothing for granted. On behalf of the men and women of Irving Shipbuilding, we are committed to bringing this project home to Nova Scotia.
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Jim Irving, CEO, Irving Shipbuilding
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This is the sustainable stimulus that Nova Scotia needs. These are the investments that don't just create jobs to see us through tough times, but that create industries that last for generations.
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Valerie Payn, president and CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.
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NSCC works closely with business and industry partners, and we will ensure that Irving Shipbuilding has access to trained professionals, apprentices and researchers who will get the job done. We stand ready to work with all involved with this contract, and in doing so, we will build on the vibrancy and strength of this province.
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Don Bureaux, president of NSCC
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The municipal, provincial and national economies will all benefit from these direct and indirect job opportunities. The shipbuilding industry will continue to be an important part of the Nova Scotian economy, culture and heritage.
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Rick Clarke, president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour