Premier Tim Houston joined Prime Minister Mark Carney today, July 6, at Canadian Forces Base Halifax for an announcement on the contract for the next fleet of submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. The Premier’s statement about the announcement is at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/07/06/statement-winning-submarine-bid
Premier Tim Houston joined Prime Minister Mark Carney today, July 6, for an announcement on the submarine contract. Nova Scotia is Canada’s defence capital and will help maintain and service the new fleet of 12 submarines announced by the federal government. Province of Nova Scotia
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that German shipbuilding company Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is the successful proponent for a multi-year project to build 12 new submarines and replace Canada’s aging fleet. Nova Scotia and British Columbia will play a central role in supporting these submarines over their full lifespan. Province of Nova Scotia
