Politicians in central Vancouver Island are spearheading a leadership group on ship recycling, with a focus to bring the industry to the deepsea port in Port Alberni.

“The Alberni Valley is uniquely positioned to attract the infrastructure and business investment needed for ship recycling and dry dock facilities,” said Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns in a news release. “With federal nation-building investments on the horizon, increased defence spending, and growing demand for world-class vessel recycling, the timing could not be more critical.”

The group will have input from First Nations, local government, Transport Canada, environmental organizations, unions, businesses and more. Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA Josie Osborne is also behind the group along with Johns.

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