ShipsStartHere.ca launched by Industry and Provincial Government

In 2010, the Government of Canada introduced a groundbreaking program that could have a profound impact on Nova Scotia.
 
The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) means that Halifax could be chosen as one of two major providers of shipbuilding to the Canadian Government.
 
With that in mind, business, community, and government leaders in the province have worked together to create ShipsStartHere.ca. This site is meant as a repository of information relating to NSPS and what it means for Nova Scotia. But more than that, we hope it will serve as a tribute to our province’s legacy of shipbuilding excellence and continued mastery of the craft. Nova Scotia is built to build ships, and shipbuilding is in our blood.

Key Points
 
What is the estimated value of NSPS?
 
Approximately $35 billion to be invested in the Federal Fleet over the next 30 years.
 
How many shipyards will be chosen?
 
Two shipyards for building large vessels will be chosen.
 •One shipyard for combat vessels ($25 billion)
 •One shipyard for non-combat vessels ($7 billion)
 •Four shipyards competing across Canada
 
How many jobs would be created if Halifax Shipyard wins?
 
Approximately 4,000 direct jobs would be created and sustained here.
 
How many ships could be built here?
 
More than 20.
 
What impact would it have on the local economy?
 
It could mean about $30 billion in direct, local economic benefit.
 
Who is bidding in Nova Scotia?
 
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. owns Halifax Shipyard and is bidding on the project.
 

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