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Aug 24, 2026
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Carney announces construction of new icebreakers will begin next year
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(File photo courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard)) By Miriam Lafontaine The federal government announced today it will spend more than $11 billion on the construction of new icebreakers.
Construction of the fleet will begin in 2027 in Lévis and create 5,000 jobs, according to a press release.
It’s expected to contribute $650 million annually to Canada’s GDP, according to the statement.
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Excerpt from Nunatsiaq News
NEWS AUG 24, 2026 – 4:41 PM EDT
Carney announces construction of new icebreakers will begin next year
Construction for six icebreakers is expected to begin in 2027 in Quebec
The federal government announced an $11 billion investment in the Canadian Coast Guard today, with the money to go toward the construction of six new icebreakers. (File photo courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard))
By Miriam Lafontaine
The federal government announced today it will spend more than $11 billion on the construction of new icebreakers.…
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