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International Trade committee At least.
March 3rd, 2009Committee meeting
Andrew McArthur
International Trade committee That's a difficult question to answer. It depends how many contracts the shipyards collectively want to sign, but it's a big help.
March 3rd, 2009Committee meeting
Andrew McArthur
International Trade committee Yes, that's totally correct. And we feel that's totally unfair to Canadian owners.
March 3rd, 2009Committee meeting
Andrew McArthur
International Trade committee Yes. Obviously, if a Canadian owner was getting access to the structured financing and the accelerated capital cost allowance, it would make a huge difference, and I think you would see an upsurge in Canadian owners wanting to build here.
March 3rd, 2009Committee meeting
Andrew McArthur
International Trade committee Correct.
March 3rd, 2009Committee meeting
Andrew McArthur
International Trade committee I think without that government procurement we won't have an industry here in a few years. I think it would completely disappear.
March 3rd, 2009Committee meeting
Andrew McArthur
International Trade committee Absolutely. That is truly what the shipbuilding association has been pushing. Just as you say, combine SFF and ACCA, maintain the build in Canada program, and get it going. The navy needs these ships; the Canadian Coast Guard needs these ships. The Arctic is very important to C
March 3rd, 2009Committee meeting
Andrew McArthur