EventPrime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will invest C$11 billion (US$7.95 billion) to build six new Arctic‑capable icebreakers with Quebec shipbuilder Chantier Davie, giving the country independent search‑and‑rescue and sovereignty capabilities in its northern waters.
Canada announced a C$11 billion investment to build six new icebreakers that will operate in its Arctic waters, giving the country independent maritime capabilities for search‑and‑rescue and sovereignty missions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will pour over C$11 billion into six new icebreakers built by Quebec shipbuilder Chantier Davie, to replace aging Coast Guard vessels and bolster the country’s Arctic presence.
Canada is committing C$11 billion to construct six new icebreaker vessels, a move announced by Carney, aimed at strengthening the nation’s maritime presence and operational readiness in its northern waters.
Canada will invest over C$11 billion ($7.9 billion) to build six new icebreakers with Chantier Davie Canada Inc., announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney, a step aimed at strengthening the Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic operational capacity.
