CCGS John G. Diefenbaker

Government of Canada consults industry on polar icebreaker

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Friday, February 28, 2020
Ships, CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent, Canadian Coast Guard, Proposed icebreakers of Canada, CCGS John G. Diefenbaker, Icebreakers

Today, the Government of Canada issued a Request for Information (RFI), open to all Canadian shipyards, seeking information on domestic shipyard capability and capacity to construct and deliver a Polar-class icebreaker.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Government of Canada issued a Request for Information (RFI), open to all Canadian shipyards, seeking information on domestic shipyard capability and capacity to construct and deliver a Polar-class icebreaker.
  • This follows standard procurement practices, and the information gathered will help the government determine how best to proceed so that the polar icebreaker is delivered in the most timely and efficient manner.
  • The Government of Canada is exploring all options to ensure the polar icebreaker is built in the most efficient manner so we can continue delivering these essential services in the Arctic."
  • The polar icebreaker, the future Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) John G. Diefenbaker, will replace Canada's current largest icebreaker, the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent.

Davie to become Canada’s National Icebreaker Builder – Taking Canada to the Top

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Monday, September 9, 2019
CCGS John G. Diefenbaker, John Diefenbaker, Canadas, Icebreaker, Water transport

LEVIS, Quebec, Sept. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday August 30 2019, bidding closed to become Canadas national icebreaker builder.

Key Points: 
  • LEVIS, Quebec, Sept. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday August 30 2019, bidding closed to become Canadas national icebreaker builder.
  • Today 1,079 suppliers across Canada rely on Davies business so this impending announcement cannot come soon enough.
  • Selecting Davie to build Canadas next fleet of icebreakers should have happened five years ago when they first proposed to the government to build CCGS Diefenbaker.
  • As Canadas National Icebreaker Builder, Davie and its 1079 suppliers will be taking Canada to the top.

Canadian Coast Guard 2018 Arctic Season Underway

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
CCGS Samuel Risley, Government of Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Icebreaker, Coast guard, Government, Arctic research, International relations, Maritime transport, Proposed icebreakers of Canada, CCGS John G. Diefenbaker

MONTREAL, June 19, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian Coast Guard's annual Arctic operational season is underway and includes a maiden voyage to the Arctic by the CCGS Samuel Risley.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, June 19, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian Coast Guard's annual Arctic operational season is underway and includes a maiden voyage to the Arctic by the CCGS Samuel Risley.
  • The season will run into late November, providing extended vessel presence in the Arctic under investments from the $1.5-billion Oceans Protection Plan.
  • Six other Coast Guard icebreakers deploy this season to support Coast Guard operational and program commitments, such as providing safe escorts of ships through ice-covered waters.
  • "The Canadian Coast Guard is dedicated to yet another successful Arctic season.