Canada needs an efficient, sustainable, and reliable transportation system to stay competitive. That's why the Government of Canada is investing in strategic infrastructure projects at Canadian ports and green shipping corridors.
Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Steven MacKinnon, announced an investment of up to $14.3 million for Charlottetown Harbour Authority, Inc. under the Green Shipping Corridor Program Clean Ports stream.
The project includes funding to install shore power infrastructure at Port Charlottetown, enabling ocean-going vessels to turn off their engines while berthed and connect to the local electrical grid, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Transportation accounts for about 25% of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions, making it a key sector in Canada's transition to a low-carbon economy.
By investing in modern port infrastructure and clean marine technologies, the Government of Canada is strengthening supply chains, reducing emissions, and building a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable transportation system Canadians can rely on.
