Mark Carney says there are many things the US needs from Canada — and a very special kind of boat is one of them
The US is racing to expand its small polar icebreaker fleet as it works with Canada and Finland to strengthen its capabilities in the Arctic.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted the close connection between the United States and Canada when it comes to icebreakers, stating that the US needs many more of these specialized vessels from its northern neighbor. Carney made the remarks during a news conference in Quebec, where he unveiled a $8.2 billion, 11.3 billion Canadian dollar contract with shipbuilder Chantier Davie to construct six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard.
The US Coast Guard currently operates three polar icebreakers, with plans for 11 more, while Canada and Finland collaborate to enhance icebreaker capacity and expertise.
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