– The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard "Investing in oceanographic research is critical to deepening our understanding of marine environments and the impacts of climate change on our oceans. I am incredibly proud that this vessel is being built here in North Vancouver by Seaspan Shipyards, which is an integral part of our local economy." – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change "The start of construction of a new vessel under the National Shipbuilding Strategy is always a significant milestone toward the Government of Canada's commitment to the renewal of the Coast Guard's future fleet, the growing of our marine industry and the creation of jobs in communities throughout Canada. Congratulations to Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards and its workers on today's steel cut for the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel."