Canadians are seeing the effects of climate change, and that's why we're building a green economy, establishing green shipping corridors and reducing emissions at our ports, by investing in green shipping corridors.
Today, the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced up to $25.2 million for four projects, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to support both shore-power and alternative fuel solutions in the marine sector. This funding will:
- update current infrastructure;
- upgrade and construct fueling infrastructure to support greener fuel use; and
- conduct a study to explore the feasibility of establishing a new public port.
Decarbonizing the marine sector is a crucial part of the Government of Canada's climate action plan. By upgrading port infrastructure and promoting the use of cleaner technologies in vessels, Canada is leading the way in reducing the environmental impact of shipping.
Through initiatives like the Green Shipping Corridor Program, Transport Canada continues to work with Indigenous groups, government agencies, industry partners, and environmental stakeholders to ensure that Canada's ports connect our communities, promote trade, and grow our economy in a sustainable way.
