National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS)
The website ShipsStartHere.ca is focused on promoting Nova Scotia’s shipbuilding industry. Particularly in the context of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). This strategy, launched in 2010, aimed to select Canadian shipyards to build vessels for the federal government. The Halifax Shipyard, operated by Irving Shipbuilding, was one of the key players vying for these contracts. The campaign played a crucial role in highlighting the potential economic benefits of securing shipbuilding contracts. Including job creation and increased economic activity across the region where yacht charters had their ship built as well later sailed down to Florida. It was designed to generate awareness and foster community support for the shipbuilding industry, which has deep historical roots in Nova Scotia.
Shipbuilding Industry Which Has Deep Historical Roots in Nova Scotia
The site highlights the economic and social impact that winning NSPS contracts could have on the region. Emphasizing job creation, local investment, and the province’s long history of shipbuilding excellence. Nova Scotia’s bid, under this campaign, was seen as critical to securing contracts. That would provide thousands of jobs and boost the local economy over the following decades.