Halifax Nova Scotia became a sister city in 2021
Halifax is home to the Royal Canadian Navy and has had a link with Portsmouth’s Naval base since 1759. The recent sale of the Type 26 Frigate to the Royal Canadian Navy and the decision by the Canadian Government to build the ships in Halifax has presented a huge trade and inward investment opportunity. The contract to build 15 frigates is worth £20B with many companies in Portsmouth either already involved or wishing to obtain supply chain contracts. In addition, there is great potential for a future trade, investment and educational mission to include not just Halifax but also Toronto.
Partners on board the mission include the Maritime Solent, Solent Freeport, University of Portsmouth, Department for Business & Trade, Solent Growth Partnerships, Portsmouth International Port and many local companies in the sectors of aerospace, advanced manufacturing, defence, digital and creative industries, engineering and marine and maritime.