Ontario Premier Doug Ford was in Hamilton, along with Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli to announce Heddle Shipyard’s new long-term agreement with Seaspan Shipyards.
Heddle Marine Service Inc., has operated shipyards in Canada for over 30 years while Seaspan is a leader in shipbuilding and ship repair on Canada’s West Coast.
Ford said: “This agreement of component fabrication will lead to the manufacturing of millions of dollars worth of Ontario Made ship components and more jobs in Hamilton, St. Catharines and Thunder Bay.
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“We will always work to ensure that our shipbuilding sector remains healthy, sustainable, & competitive for decades to come.” Ford is pictured here speaking with one of the work crew at the yard.