Climate change is increasing in severity and frequency and putting our communities at risk. Transport Canada is taking action to address the environmental impacts of marine shipping through its green shipping corridors program.
Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced $1.7 million for 14 projects under the Green Shipping Corridor Program's Clean Vessel Demonstration stream. This funding will:
- help spur the launch of the next generation of clean ships;
- invest in shore power technology; and
- prioritize low-emission and low-noise vessels at ports.
A clean, net-zero economy creates opportunities and good, well-paying jobs for Canadians. Through programs like the Green Shipping Corridor Program, Transport Canada is continuing to work with Indigenous groups, government, industry, and environmental stakeholders to protect the environment and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Decarbonizing the marine sector is a key part of the Government of Canada's climate action plan. It requires sector-wide collaboration and innovation to reduce the impact of shipping emissions on surrounding communities and ecosystems, while supporting economic growth.
