Critics pan stalled shipbuilding strategy

Published March 10, 2010

Despite a commitment to continue supporting Canada's shipbuilding industry, an absence of new naval sector investments in this year's budget has contractors, lobbyists and critics confused and looking for answers.

In last week's Speech from the Throne, the government reiterated that it recognizes "the strategic importance of a strong domestic shipbuilding industry," and as such, "will continue to support...