Canada to spend C$11 billion to build six new icebreakers, Carney says

25.08.2026 [11:32]
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Baku, August 25, AZERTAC

Canadian Prime Minister Mark ‌Carney said on Monday the federal government would invest more than C$11 billion ($7.95 billion) to build six new ⁠icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, Reuters reported.

Speaking in Levis, Quebec, Carney said the ships would be built by Quebec shipbuilder Chantier Davie and would replace the Coast Guard's aging heavy ‌and ⁠medium icebreakers.

After Russia, Canada has the world's second-largest fleet of icebreakers, which routinely escort U.S. ships heading ⁠to the Arctic. Carney has previously pledged to ensure Canada has the ability ⁠to protect its vast Arctic without relying on any ⁠other country.

Canada to spend C$11 billion to build six new icebreakers, Carney says

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