Canada's Largest Shipbuilder Congratulates the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau and Canada's New Government Français

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Nov 06, 2015, 06:01 ET

LEVIS, QC, Nov. 6, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - As a leader in the North American maritime industry, Davie Shipbuilding congratulates all members of the new Government of Canada and particularly the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, on being sworn in on November 4th, 2015.

Davie Shipbuilding is proud to see a Quebecker accede to the highest office in the country and envisions an era of cooperation that will foster the development of the maritime industry, as well as innovation and the creation of good jobs that will benefit all Canadians.

In particular, Davie welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Hunter Tootoo, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. "This cabinet undoubtedly has the potential needed to develop a sustainable and resilient maritime industry in Quebec and in Canada. Davie offers its support to the new government and is ready to serve", said Alan Bowen, CEO.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

Chantier Davie Canada Inc. - Voted North American Shipyard of the Year 2015 by Lloyd's List – celebrates its 190th anniversary this year.

Davie is Canada's largest and highest capacity shipbuilder and industrial fabricator. Davie provides a broad range of products and services to industries from offshore oil & gas to defence.

Certified to ISO 9001:2008, Davie leverages its high capacity fabrication facilities with its advanced project management and engineering capability to manage end-to-end construction projects and provide best-practice through life solutions to its corporate and governmental clients.

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Davie Shipbuilding

Davie is Canada's largest, highest capacity and most experienced shipbuilder. In 2015, Davie won the prestigious title of Lloyds List North American Shipyard of the Year. Over the past five-years, Davie has generated over $2bn in economic benefit to Canada and directly and...