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“The whole objective of this national shipbuilding strategy was to rebuild shipbuilding capacity and ship-repair capacity,” said Padulo, who insisted his concerns are not with Davie but the way the government has managed the process.

“What better way to do that than partner with one of the best shipbuilders in the world and have them set up shop at Port Weller with us. So I’m not too worried about the requirement unless they find another way to try and bounce it from us.”

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