building industry. The two selected
shipyards have executed contracts
with Indigenous firms, and through
their National Shipbuilding Strategy
Value Proposition investments, the
shipyards have developed and are
delivering programs to provide asso-
ciated training and apprenticeship
opportunities to support women and
Indigenous Peoples.
Says Simpson, “The Strategy is a long-
term commitment to shipbuilding
that will revitalize our marine industry,
support Canadian technological inno-
vation, andbring jobsandprosperity to
manycommunitiesacrossthecountry.”
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