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Commande de 9 patrouilleurs pour les gardes cotes

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Minister Shea Leads Purchase of Nine New Coast Guard Vessels HALIFAX, Nova Scotia – The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and the Cabinet Minister responsible for Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced that the Canadian Coast Guard's new mid-shore patrol vessels would be built in Atlantic Canada. “The Government of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an effective fleet of ships for maritime security and services,” said Minister Shea. “Bringing these vessels into the fleet has been a priority for some time. We are pleased to be moving forward with this project, and are gratified at the positive impact it will have on the local economy and community.” A C$194 million contract for nine new mid-shore patrol vessels has been awarded to Irving Shipbuilding Inc., based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Preliminary work will begin immediately. The first vessel should be ready for service in 2011. All nine vessels will be delivered by 2013. “Our government is following through on its commitment to having federal ships built in Canada,” said Minister MacKay “This investment gives a significant boost to the Coast Guard fleet and to our shipbuilding industry – creating jobs and supporting local businesses.” Through Canada's Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy, the Government will ensure that the maximum economic benefit to Canada is generated as a result of the purchase of these new ships. [...] The new mid-shore patrol vessels will replace existing vessels nearing the end of their life expectancies. Five of the vessels will be used primarily to support Department of Fisheries and Oceans conservation and protection programs in the Maritimes, Quebec and Pacific Regions. The other four vessels will be used in a joint program with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to enhance the maritime security along the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Seaway system.