On November 21, 2025, Business Development Bank of Canada hosted a webinar titled “Expanding Horizons: An Introduction to the Shipbuilding and Marine Industry” that offered manufacturers and suppliers a practical look at opportunities emerging in Canada’s growing marine sector. Driven by the National Shipbuilding Strategy and increased defence spending, this growth is creating long-term demand across shipbuilding, maintenance, and advanced marine technologies.
The session brought together government and industry leaders, as well as BDC’s chief economist Pierre Cléroux to explore innovation, supply chain readiness, and future growth prospects for manufacturers, shipyards, and suppliers seeking to diversify into marine and defence markets.
Tyson Jones, senior vice-president for BDC Ontario, moderated a discussion and focused the conversation on practical insights from across the shipbuilding ecosystem.
James Clark, chief financial officer of Vancouver-based Seaspan, one of Canada’s largest shipyards, explained that Seaspan is experiencing sustained growth, supported by Canada’s long-term investment in the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
He noted that the strategy, introduced roughly 15 years ago, helped recapitalize sovereign shipbuilding capabilities while avoiding the boom-and-bust cycles that historically challenged the industry. Since Clark joined Seaspan about seven years ago, the company has more than doubled in size, with growth expected to continue as defence and Arctic commitments expand.
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