Carney said construction of the coast guard ships will use Canadian steel, create roughly 5,000 jobs and contribute nearly $650 million annually to Canada’s GDP. (The Logic)

Talking point: Carney called the purchase the largest shipbuilding contract in Quebec history. The government first announced plans to build the ships in 2019 under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The ships will replace part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s aging icebreaker fleet, which is essential for keeping northern trade routes open during the winter. In 2024, Canada signed a pact with the U.S. and Finland to collaborate on designing and building icebreakers. Carney said the trade tumult of the last few days will have no impact on the joint program, but serves as a reminder that there are things the U.S. needs from Canada. The U.S. has only three icebreakers to Canada’s 20.

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