Overview

• On July 7, 2025, Irving Shipbuilding was arraigned on five counts under Nova Scotia’s Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection with a February 2024 fatality at its Halifax yard.
• The Labour Department alleges the company failed to develop a safe work plan or conduct proper risk assessments for its snow-removal operations.
• Authorities also claim Irving did not ensure the equipment was operated according to manufacturer specifications or assign a dedicated spotter to direct its movements.
• Irving Shipbuilding will enter a plea on October 1, 2025, as the case moves through provincial court.
• The company asserts compliance with safety regulations while continuing to build River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy.