Business Leader Says He Hopes Greater Victoria Gets Fair Share of Submarine Money
- A business leader in Greater Victoria hopes the region will receive a fair share of funds from Canada's largest defence procurement involving submarines.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that German company TKMS was selected as the preferred supplier for up to 12 submarines.
- John Wilson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, said the decision means more high-paying jobs for the region, home to Canada's Pacific fleet.
- Stephen Fuhr, secretary of state for defence procurement, stated the project will create thousands of jobs locally, but exact numbers depend on final submarine purchases.
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Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money – Energeticcity.ca
VICTORIA — A business leader in Greater Victoria says he hopes the region will get a fair share of the largest defence procurement in Canadian history. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Halifax today that Canada has chosen German defence manufacturer TKMS as the preferred supplier of up 12 submarines. John Wilson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, says Ottawa’s decision means more high-paying jobs for the region, which is ho…
The Toronto Star
Business leader says he hopes Greater Victoria gets fair share of submarine money
VICTORIA - The federal government's submarine contract with a German company offers a "tremendous amount of opportunity" to propel British Columbia's shipping industry, political and business leaders say.
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The €62 billion submarine deal with Canada is not yet finalized. The German government is hoping for a breakthrough in favor of TKMS at tomorrow's NATO summit.
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