Question 1

What are the key details for the project “Canada's Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker”?

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The project “Canada's Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker” is an infrastructure initiative in the Aerospace & Defense sector, located in Lévis, Québec, Canada. Taiyo aggregates data on it from gCaptain.

Question 2

What is the latest status of the project “Canada's Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker”?

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The status recorded for “Canada's Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker” is under construction.

Question 3

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Canada's Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker”?

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Canada's Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker”: government bodies (Government of Canada, Government of Québec), EPCs/contractors (Davie Shipbuilding).

Question 4

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Canada's Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Canada's Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker” to USD 625237200.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Canada's Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker”?

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This Taiyo project page references gCaptain along with the original URL (https://gcaptain.com/davie-shipyard-begins-construction-of-canadas-flagship-polar-max-icebreaker/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	The Polar Max icebreaker project involves the construction of one of the world's most advanced polar vessels to enhance Canada's Arctic capabilities. The project uses a hybrid construction strategy between Finland and Canada, with initial hull construction at Davie's Helsinki Shipyard and final assembly at Davie's Lévis facility, which is undergoing modernization. The vessel will support Arctic sovereignty, scientific missions, environmental protection, and maritime security.
Original sector	Defense
Budget

Record type	Project
Sector	Aerospace & Defense, Government, Seaport
Article published date	2025-09-16

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Country	Canada
State	Québec
City	Lévis

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