{"id":5634,"date":"2025-03-08T09:45:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T14:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/?p=5634"},"modified":"2025-03-18T13:22:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T17:22:33","slug":"port-of-quebec-congratulates-davie-on-essential-contract-for-the-maritime-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.portquebec.ca\/en\/press-release\/port-of-quebec-congratulates-davie-on-essential-contract-for-the-maritime-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"PORT OF QU\u00c9BEC CONGRATULATES DAVIE ON ESSENTIAL CONTRACT FOR THE MARITIME SECTOR"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A partner that shines on the local, national and international scene<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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L\u00e9vis, March 8, 2025<\/strong> – The Port of Qu\u00e9bec would like to congratulate its long-standing partner, Davie, on winning a strategic contract to accelerate the delivery of a much-needed polar icebreaker. This announcement marks a significant step forward in the renewal of Canada\u2019s maritime capabilities, helping strengthen Qu\u00e9bec and Canadian shipbuilding expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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This project will leverage Davie\u2019s international presence and Canadian supply chain to set new standards for efficiency and productivity in defence procurement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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As a long-standing partner, the Port of Qu\u00e9bec would like to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of Davie, a proudly Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois company that plays a central role in the maritime sector. The shipyard\u2019s expertise and skills make it a driving force in ship modernization and development, helping to make Canada more competitive on the international scene.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The Port of Qu\u00e9bec would also like to extend its congratulations and thanks to the Government of Canada and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, for supporting this strategic project. Thanks to their dedication, Canada continues to strengthen its maritime industry and stimulate innovation in a vital sector. With the support of the Qu\u00e9bec government, this project aligns perfectly with the National Shipbuilding Strategy, enhancing the country\u2019s competitiveness and influence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

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\u201cToday marks an important milestone for Canada\u2019s maritime future. This collective commitment is about much more than economic development: it\u2019s a shared vision, a determination to build a stronger, more innovative, and more sustainable maritime sector. We\u2019re proud to see our partner Davie continue to stand out on the local, national, and international scene.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t