Media and partners kit: Economic benefits of the National Shipbuilding Strategy

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Canada

The NSS is delivering not only ships, but also strong social and economic benefits across Canada.

Infographic: Contracts awarded in Canada since 2012

National Shipbuilding Strategy contracts awarded in Canada since 2012. Long description below.
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Nationally, approximately $20.87 billion in contracts awarded since 2012:

  • $7.11 billion in Atlantic Canada
  • $4.57 billion in Ontario
  • $6.6 billion in Western Canada
  • $2.59 billion in Quebec

Infographic: Investing in small and medium businesses across Canada

The NSS stimulates Canada’s economy by investing in small businesses across the country. Since 2012, over $950 million in naval contracts have gone to small and medium-sized businesses with fewer than 250 full-time employees.

National Shipbuilding Strategy: Investing in small and medium businesses since 2012. Long description below.
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Since 2012, the NSS has invested in 27 small and medium businesses nationally, with contracts valued at $950.95 million.

Infographic: Large vessels

Economic benefits of large vessel National Shipbuilding Strategy projects. Long description below.
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  • Creates approximately 8,100 jobs annually (created or maintained annually between 2012 and 2022)
  • $10.41 billion in NSS contracts
  • Contributes approximately $9.59 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP)

Infographic: Repair, refit and maintenance

National Shipbuilding Strategy: Repair, refit and maintenance projects. Long description below.
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  • $9.24 billion in contracts awarded to Canadian shipyards and marine industry
  • Creates or maintains approximately 8,400 jobs annually (created or maintained annually between 2012 and 2022)
  • Contributes approximately $9.99 billion to Canada’s GDP

Ontario

The NSS is investing in Ontario’s small businesses for repair, refit and maintenance projects, and small ship construction. This investment is delivering strong social and economic benefits for Ontario communities.

Infographic: Economic benefits for Ontario

Economic benefits of the National Shipbuilding Strategy in Ontario. Long description below.
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  • $4.57 billion in contracts to companies in Ontario (contracts awarded since 2012)
  • $4.43 billion in refit, repair and maintenance
  • $137.92 million in small ship construction
  • Investing in 5 small and medium Ontario businesses

Video: The National Shipbuilding Strategy is creating economic benefits for Ontario

Transcript of video: The National Shipbuilding Strategy is creating economic benefits for Ontario

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[Music plays]

[Shot of three ship icons passing across the bottom of the screen.]

[Shot of a blue background slowly filling the screen from bottom to top.]

(Text on screen: The National Shipbuilding Strategy is creating economic benefit for)

(Text on screen: ONTARIO)

[Shot of an icebreaker ship entering the screen from the right side and stopping at one-third of the screen. Photo continues to animate in.]

(Text on screen: Since 2012, Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy)

(Text on screen: has provided $4.57 billion in contracts to Ontario companies, including 5 small and medium businesses.)

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(Text on screen: This includes $4.43 billion in repair, refit and maintenance work)

(Text on screen: and $137.92 million in small ship construction.)

(Text on screen: Check us out: facebook.com/PSPC.SPAC, instagram.com/pspc_spac, twitter.com/pspc_spac, youtube.com/PWGSCanada, #NationalShipbuildingStrategy)

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Atlantic Canada

The NSS is investing in Atlantic Canada’s businesses, generating strong social and economic benefits for the region’s communities.

Infographic: Investing in small and medium business in Atlantic Canada

National Shipbuilding Strategy: Investing in small and medium business—Atlantic Canada. Long description below.
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Through the NSS, the Government of Canada has awarded more than $950.95 million in contracts to small and medium businesses nationally since 2012.

Infographic: Economic benefits for Atlantic Canada

National Shipbuilding Strategy: Economic benefits—Atlantic Canada. Long description below.
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$7.11 billion in contracts awarded to companies in Atlantic Canada since 2012, including:

  • $5.17 billion for large ship construction
  • Approximately $29.28 million for small ship construction
  • $1.91 billion for refit, repair and maintenance projects

Video: Economic benefits in Atlantic Canada

Transcript of video: Economic benefits in Atlantic Canada

Start of video

[Music plays]

[Shot of 3 ship icons passing across the bottom of the screen.]

[Shot of a blue background slowly filling the screen from bottom to top.]

(Text on screen: The National Shipbuilding Strategy is creating economic benefit for)

(Text on screen: Atlantic Canada)

[Shot of an boat in water with 2 employees fading in and takes up one-third of the screen.]

(Text on screen: Since 2012, Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy)

(Text on screen: has provided $7.11 billion in contracts to companies in Atlantic Canada.)

(Text on screen: This includes $5.17 billion for large ship construction)

(Text on screen: approximately $29.28 million for small ship construction)

(Text on screen: and $1.91 billion for refit, repair and maintenance projects.)

(Text on screen: canada.ca/shipbuilding-strategy)

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(Government of Canada signature)

(Canada Wordmark)

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Western and Pacific Canada

Whether through large ship construction, small ship construction or repair, refit and maintenance projects, NSS contracts have an important impact on Pacific businesses and communities.

Infographic: Economic benefits for Western Canada

National Shipbuilding Strategy: Economic benefits for Western Canada. Long description below.
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$6.6 billion in contracts awarded to companies in Western Canada since 2012, including:

  • $5.23 billion for large ship construction
  • Approximately $166.61 million for small ship construction
  • $1.2 billion for refit, repair and maintenance projects

Video: The National Shipbuilding Strategy is creating economic benefits for Western Canada

Transcript of video: The National Shipbuilding Strategy is creating economic benefits for Western Canada

Start of video

[Music plays]

[Shot of 3 ship icons passing across the bottom of the screen.]

[Shot of a blue background slowly filling the screen from bottom to top.]

(Text on screen: The National Shipbuilding Strategy is creating economic benefit for)

(Text on screen: Western Canada)

[Shot of 3 different ships scrolls on the screen and takes up one-third of the screen.]

(Text on screen: Since 2012, Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy)

(Text on screen: has provided $6.6 billion in contracts to companies in Western Canada.)

(Text on screen: This includes $5.23 billion for large ship construction,)

(Text on screen: approximately $166.61 million for small ship construction,)

(Text on screen: and $1.2 billion for refit, repair and maintenance projects.)

(Text on screen: canada.ca/shipbuilding-strategy)

[Music stops]

(Government of Canada signature)

(Canada Wordmark)

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