Irving Shipbuilding, one of North America's leading shipyards, based in Halifax, NS, has begun recruiting workers-skilled technicians and engineers-abroad and has done so starting in Genoa, Italy. Last May 8, it started its recruitment road trip in the Ligurian capital, which will then continue to Spain and Poland.

The increased workforce, along with a $360 million investment in shipbuilding facilities and technology, will be used to support the 30-year programs associated with the various federal contracts to build 21 patrol boats and combat ships for the Canadian Navy.