Feds ask shipyards to make their cases for building missing heavy icebreaker

The fate of the Canadian Coast Guard's next heavy icebreaker has been wrapped in mystery since the federal Liberal government quietly removed the project from Vancouver shipyard Seaspan's order book in May.

The Diefenbaker, whose $1.3-billion budget is under review, was supposed to replace the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent in 2017. The St-Laurent has been in operation since 1969, though the Coast Guard insists it is in good shape. "Given the importance of icebreaking services and the complexity of this build, we are exploring all options to ensure that the ship is delivered as expeditiously as possible."

"We are pleased to see Canada exploring a domestically built polar icebreaker," Seaspan vice-president Amy MacLeod said in an email.

You really can't make this shit up.

why is there a need for icebreakers if ice will be a thing of the past in the near future

You need ships. We got em. Lol. No but seriously. Our naval escapades are underwhelming. Serious problems with our govt procurement

Are the Liberals looking for a fresh round of “contributions” before its decided who will be awarded the billion$$ contract? Seaspan was awarded the contract in 2011 but they’re in Vancouver. We all know who the Libs prefer to award these large contracts to....

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