Irving Shipbuilding pushing for two more Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships, all Halifax-class work

Efforts are underway by Irving Shipbuilding to convince the federal government to build two more Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships at its Halifax yard. Irving also wants all Halifax-class frigate maintenance work to remain with the yard in Nova Scotia.
The federal government is looking at splitting up maintenance work on the Canadian navy’s frigates between Irving and Davie in Quebec. It is facing objections from Irving and its workers. The Irving employees warn the change will mean lost jo