October 19, 2011
SeaSpan Marine Lands $8 Billion Shipbuilding Contract

VICTORIA – A major victory for B.C.’s shipbuilding industry today as Seaspan Marine has been awarded an $8 billion contract by the federal government. Seaspan, owner of Vancouver and Victoria shipyards, will build non-combat vessels as part of the federal government’s largest shipbuilding undertaking since the Second World War.

“Quite simply, the significance of this contract is huge for the economy of both the province and Victoria. The jobs and wide array of other economic spinoffs will be felt for years and years to come.”
- Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong

“Eight is my new favorite number! This $8 billion contract for Seaspan is a colossal boost that will ensure the health and vitality of our local and provincial economy for a very long time.”
- North Saanich and the Islands MLA Murray Coell

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