An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians. That's why the Government of Canada is investing in strategic infrastructure projects to strengthen supply chains and ensure Canadian consumers have access to the affordable goods they need, when they need them.
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, on behalf of the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced an investment of up to $10 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund for the Port of Sept-Îles. The project involves updating the Monseigneur-Blanche terminal at the port to better support marine towing and navigation assistance services for port traffic.
More specifically, the project will:
- maintain trade volumes by providing safe infrastructure for marine towing services;
- maintain and secure tugboat operations to better serve cargo vessels;
- provide the iron and aluminum industry with navigational assistance for the ocean-going ship movements that use the port;
- maintain the port's supply and export chains;
- ensure the continuity of cruise ship operations; and
- ensure the terminal is safe and more resilient to climate change.
The Government of Canada continues to make investments to strengthen the country's supply chains, promote economic growth and enhance the opportunities for our businesses to expand into global markets. This investment is a long-term commitment to work with stakeholders on strategic infrastructure projects to address transportation bottlenecks, and improve safety, security and efficiency along Canada's trade corridors.