FedNor funds will help support new economic development opportunities in the region through the public access marine port project
December 18, 2025 - Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, today announced a FedNor investment of $233,100 to support the development of a public access port in Sault Ste. Marie. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for FedNor.
The City of Sault Ste. Marie is receiving FedNor funds to complete technical assessments as well as a comprehensive port development plan necessary to facilitate the redevelopment and expansion of a public access marine port. The project will strategically enhance existing port infrastructure to accommodate the rising demand for inbound and outbound goods and resource-based commodities among key industrial users in the Sault Ste. Marie regional area.
Development of a public access port will help expand economic opportunities for the region by enhancing transportation capacity and infrastructure for regional critical minerals, biofuels, forest bioproducts, advanced manufacturing, and other potential economic development opportunities. Additionally, efforts will be made to build capacity among Canadian vessel operators, develop a governance model for port operations, and create a comprehensive port development plan to ensure the project's long-term success.
By modernizing infrastructure and providing public access, the initiative will help diversify the regional economy, strengthen supply chains, and position Sault Ste. Marie as a key hub for sustainable development in Northern Ontario.
