Keel Laid for first River-Class Destroyer – The Future HMCS Fraser (opens original article in a new tab)

The first River-Class Destroyer, HMCS Fraser, had its keel laid in Halifax, marking progress in Canada's naval shipbuilding under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, which creates jobs and economic benefits.

• Keel laid for first River-Class Destroyer HMCS Fraser in Halifax Shipyard
• Irving Shipbuilding delivers six AOPS for Royal Canadian Navy under National Shipbuilding Strategy
• NSS creates jobs and economic impact with $11.3B labour income and 10,600 full time jobs annually
• River-class program contributes hundreds of millions to Canada's GDP and supports thousands of jobs