On 8 November, the Government of Canada announced funding of up to $30 million for three green shipping corridor projects based in Quebec.
The Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, Anita Anand, announced up to $30 million for three projects based in Quebec.
This funding, provided under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, will help reduce the environmental impacts of the marine sector.
This funding will:
- invest in the electrification of cargo ships.
- prioritize shore power technology to reduce emissions.
- help accelerate the launch of the next generation of clean ships.
The Port of Quebec plays a vital role in our economy, creating good, well-paying jobs in the Quebec region, and opening us up to the international markets of our American allies and the world. Today’s announcement will help strengthen the maritime sector and reduce its impact on the environment.
…said Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Quebec Lieutenant.
Furthermore, the Green Shipping Corridor Program is part of Canada’s strategy to decarbonize the marine sector. Transport Canada collaborates with industry stakeholders, coastal communities, Indigenous partners, and environmental organizations to create a cleaner, sustainable future for maritime transport.
By investing in green technologies at our ports, we’re reducing emissions, supporting sustainable jobs, promoting economic growth, and setting a new standard for environmental stewardship in Quebec’s maritime sector.
…said Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport.
The Green Shipping Corridor Program provides funding for projects that contribute to the establishment of green shipping corridors and the decarbonization of the marine sector along the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, as well as Canada’s East and West Coasts.
