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News about the National Shipbuilding Strategy

Consult the latest news, speeches and statements about the National Procurement Strategy. Explore key moments in the strategy's development by reading historical news releases, speeches and technical briefings.

A new name for the strategy

In March 2016, the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy was renamed the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Earlier news items will continue to use the old name.

Latest news releases

August 16, 2018
- Government of Canada awards contract for acquisition of fence boom packages
August 10, 2018
- Government of Canada awards contract to enhance Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking capability, securing middle class jobs in Quebec
August 9, 2018
- Government of Canada awards contract under the Oceans Protection Plan to increase emergency offshore towing capability off British Columbia coast
August 7, 2018
- Government of Canada awards contract for oil-collecting equipment under Oceans Protection Plan
August 7, 2018
- Government of Canada awards contract to GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
June 22, 2018
- Canada to Acquire Three Interim Icebreakers
June 8, 2018
- Government of Canada awards contract for acquisition of curtain booms and associated products and services—Canada.ca
March 14, 2018
- Government of Canada awards contract for acquisition of portable multi-cassette skimmer packages
December 19, 2017
- Construction launched on third Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship built by Irving Shipbuilding Inc.
December 8, 2017
- Major milestones achieved under the National Shipbuilding Strategy
August 17, 2017
- Government of Canada announces long-term investment in the Royal Canadian Navy providing more than 2,000 jobs in Canada’s marine sector
August 4, 2017
- Government of Canada awards contract for disposal of navy ships
February 28, 2017
- Government takes final step before building Joint Support Ships
November 17, 2016
- Coast Guard seeks input on potential interim options for icebreaking and towing
October 27, 2016
- Competitive process launched to select design of Canadian Surface Combatant
July 21, 2016
- Government launches open competition for ship support contract
July 15, 2016
- Government of Canada invests in critical refit and maintenance of Canadian Coast Guard ship Samuel Risley
June 13, 2016
- Government announces streamlined procurement approach to accelerate delivery of Canadian Surface Combatant vessels
May 26, 2016
- Government of Canada announces way forward for National Shipbuilding Strategy
March 14, 2016
- Government of Canada makes important shipbuilding investment
February 22, 2016
- Government of Canada selects expert to advise on National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
January 22, 2016
- Government of Canada moves forward on critical upgrades to Canadian Coast Guard vessels

Latest speeches and technical briefings

Key historical news releases

October 11, 2013
- Archived—National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy Secretariat announces Vancouver Shipyards to build the Joint Support Ships in 2016
June 2, 2013
- Joint Support Ship design selected
- Joint Support Ship design decision
February 15, 2012
- Archived—Canada signs long-term agreements with National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy selected shipyards
June 3, 2010
- Archived—Government of Canada announces National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy

Older news releases

2015

July 10, 2015
- Archived—Harper government announces two high-value contracts under National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
July 9, 2015
- Archived—Harper government awards contract for Search and Rescue Lifeboats
June 18, 2015
- Archived—Harper government marks shipbuilding milestone
March 11, 2015
- Archived—Minister Blaney announces a third federal contract to Chantier Davie Shipyard
February 18, 2015
- Archived—Harper Government awards contract to extend life of Coast Guard vessel Leonard J. Cowley
January 23, 2015
- Archived—Harper government awards shipbuilding contract that supports jobs across Canada

2014

December 2, 2014
- Archived—The Government of Canada awards a Coast Guard vessel life extension contract to a northern company
November 26, 2014
- Archived—Harper government announces Request for Proposals for Search and Rescue Vessels for the Coast Guard
October 31, 2014
- Archived—Minister Blaney highlights contract awarded to Babcock Canada for refit work on Coast Guard vessel CCGS Des Groseilliers
October 27, 2014
- Archived—Harper government highlights new milestone in construction of first Canadian ships
September 3, 2014
- Archived—Harper government's shipbuilding strategy hits another milestone
February 6, 2014
- Archived—Job creation and economic growth continues with National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
February 4, 2014
- Archived—contract awarded for vessel life extension of Canadian Coast Guard Ship Cygnus $1.2 million to St. John's Dockyard Limited

Older speeches and technical briefings

June 12, 2015
- National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy technical briefing on Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel
May 1, 2015
- National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy technical briefing on Canadian Surface Combatant—Speaking notes
January 16, 2015
- National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy technical briefing
December 11, 2014
- Speaking notes for the Canadian Surface Combatant industry engagement
June 28, 2013
- Speaking notes for National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy technical briefing—Updates on shipbuilding projects
February 27, 2013
- Speaking notes for National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy technical briefing—Updates on progress

Statements

December 5, 2017
- Update on the Canadian Surface Combatant Request for Proposals
November 30, 2017
- Canadian Surface Combatant Request for Proposals closes
November 10, 2017
- New extension to the closing date for the Canadian Surface Combatant Request for Proposals
September 22, 2017
- Establishment of a closing date for the Canadian Surface Combatant Request for Proposals
June 5, 2017
- Further extension to the closing date for the Canadian Surface Combatant Requests for Proposals
February 16, 2017
- Extension to the closing date for the Canadian Surface Combatant Requests for Proposals
October 27, 2016
- Clarification regarding advertising and the Canadian Surface Combatant Request for Proposals
November 30, 2015
- Equipping the Navy with an interim auxiliary oil replenishment capacity

Backgrounders

February 28, 2017
- Design and production engineering contract signed with Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd. for the Joint Support Ship project
October 27, 2016
- Streamlined procurement approach and release of request for proposal for Canadian Surface Combatant
June 13, 2016
- Streamlined procurement approach for Canadian Surface Combatant
May 26, 2016
- The National Shipbuilding Strategy challenges and way forward
September 18, 2014
- Archived—Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships Procurement process
October 11, 2013
- Making the decision on the construction of the large non-combat vessels: the Polar Icebreaker and Joint Support Ships

Date modified:: 2018-08-22