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Marine Transportation

During question period, an NDP member raised the issue of Canada having no plan to recycle or safely retire old ships, noting more than 900 derelict and end-of-life vessels off the coast of British Columbia and asking for investment in domestic ship recycling facilities and rules. A Liberal minister replied that ship recycling is a multi-billion-dollar worldwide industry and an opportunity, said Canada owns many derelict vessels, and noted interest from Port Alberni, pledging to continue working on the file.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Gord Johns

NDP
“Canada has no plan to safely take apart and recycle old ships. More than 900 abandoned ships are harming the environment off the coast of British Columbia, and our old navy and Coast Guard ships need to be retired soon. I want the Prime Minister to invest in ship recycling facilities and rules so we can safely break down these ships in Canada.”
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Mr. Speaker, Canada’s national shipbuilding strategy focuses on building and maintaining vessels, but there is no plan for responsibly retiring them. More than 900 derelict and end-of-life vessels sit off B.C.’s coast, threatening the marine environment. While aging navy and Coast Guard vessels approach retirement, Canada lacks the capacity to safely recycle them here at home. Will the Prime Minister finally commit to investing in dry dock infrastructure, in world-class ship recycling facilities and in regulations, and make ship recycling a core component of the national shipbuilding strategy?

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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal
“Ship recycling is a big worldwide industry and a good opportunity. Canada owns many old, abandoned ships, and we are working on this issue. I know Port Alberni wants to be part of this industry, and I will keep working with the member on it.”

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Mr. Speaker, ship recycling is a multi-billion-dollar, worldwide industry and also an opportunity. Indeed, as the member points out, there are many derelict vessels, including many owned by the people of Canada. We will continue to work very hard on this file. I am very well aware of the interest in the Port Alberni area in engaging in this industry. We are extremely interested in it, and I will be very pleased to continue working with the member on that issue.

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