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Algoma Steel Ships 600 Tons of Made-in-Ontario Steel for Canada’s New "Polar Max" Icebreaker
Ontario is marking a major milestone in Canadian manufacturing and national security. Algoma Steel has officially shipped its first plates of made-in-Ontario steel to Davie Shipbuilding in Quebec steel that will form the backbone of the Canadian Coast Guard’s newest and most advanced icebreaker, the Polar Max.
This achievement highlights the strength of Ontario’s steel sector and the province’s commitment to building resilient, domestic supply chains. With global defence spending rising and international markets shifting, Ontario is positioning itself as a trusted partner in advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and high-quality steel production.
The Polar Max awarded to Davie in 2025 under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy will become the world’s most powerful conventional heavy icebreaker when delivered in 2030. Algoma Steel will supply 600 net tons of armour-grade steel plates, reinforcing Canada’s ability to build mission-critical vessels with Canadian materials and Canadian expertise.
Ontario’s Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, George Pirie, joined leaders from Algoma Steel and Davie to celebrate the shipment. The event underscores how Ontario’s steelworkers and manufacturers are driving economic growth, supporting national defence, and protecting the province from U.S. tariffs by strengthening interprovincial trade.
Ontario is home to over 70% of Canada’s steelmaking capacity, supporting more than 16,000 direct jobs and 55,000 indirect jobs. Through targeted investments, the Buy Ontario Act, and a focus on modernizing manufacturing, the province is ensuring that major national projects from icebreakers to infrastructure are built with Ontario-made materials
