The Government of Canada is investing in safe and modern transportation infrastructure to support economic growth and the mobility of people and goods. These investments are essential for communities and industries that depend on marine transportation.
Today, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, that the Government of Canada is investing in two key marine transportation projects for the community of the Magdalen Islands:
- The construction of a new slipway to replace the existing one located at the Port of Cap-aux-Meules as part of the fishers' wharf reconstruction project announced by the Prime Minister in 2022, and
- Financial support from the Government of Canada to the Coopérative de transport maritime et aérien to operate a replacement vessel that will ensure service continuity to the remote community of the Magdalen Islands when the MV Madeleine II undergoes planned maintenance.
The Government of Canada will work closely with the Coopérative de transport maritime et aérien (CTMA), which will own, operate and maintain the new slipway. This commitment will support local fishers and businesses while strengthening marine safety and the economic resilience of the Magdalen Islands.
From visiting loved ones to shipping goods to market, Canadians and businesses of Atlantic Canada rely on safe and efficient ferry services to keep communities connected and build an economy that works for everyone. The Government of Canada reconfirms its commitment to the region.
