The Ontario government has announced $215 million in funding for shipbuilding and the broader marine sector in the province, saying it would support Canada’s national shipbuilding strategy and new federal commitments to defence spending.
“With our NATO allies meeting this week, Ontario workers are ready to step up and build the ships that will protect Ontario and Canada,” said Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s minister of transportation.
“As the federal government increases its defence commitment to meet our NATO spending targets, our government is ensuring Ontario workers and businesses have the skills and equipment they need to help. Now, it’s up to the federal government to ensure Ontario shipbuilders are included in its National Shipbuilding Strategy.”…