Canada invests up to $30 million to support Green Shipping Corridor Program

The Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, on behalf of the President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Anand, on Friday (8 November) announced up to $30 million for three projects based in Quebec, according to Transport Canada.

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;
• prioritise shore power technology to reduce emissions; and
• help accelerate the launch of the next generation of clean ships.

The Green Shipping Corridor Program is part of Canada’s strategy to decarbonise the marine sector.

“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 the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada and Quebec Lieutenant.

“It’s now more important than ever to protect our planet and build a greener economy for Quebecers and Canadians. 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,” noted the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport.

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Published: 12 November 2024