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Marine Container Examination Facility celebrates new opening in Halifax – CTV News

The new Africville Seasides Marine Container Examination Facility (MCEF)

The new Africville Seasides Marine Container Examination Facility (MCEF) celebrated its official opening in Halifax on Wednesday.

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The construction of the facility, which began in summer 2022, finished in April 2025. Operations started on April 7.