Canada is making a powerful play to solidify its presence in the Arctic, with Prime Minister Mark Carney announcing nearly CAN$35 billion in funding and pushing forward with the construction of two massive new icebreakers. This isn’t just about facing down Russian aggression; it’s also a clear message to the United States, especially under President Donald Trump, that Canada is fully capable of defending its own northern territories.
According to France24, one of these “crown jewel” vessels is taking shape at the Seaspan shipyards in North Vancouver, where workers are already grinding metal beams for what promises to be a truly impressive piece of engineering. Seaspan’s vice president of production, Eddie Schehr, called it “the crown jewel,” and it’s easy to see why.
