Canada invests in sustainable maritime technology

In response to the pressing issue of climate change, Transport Canada seeks to mitigate the environmental impact of marine shipping through its Green Shipping Corridors Program.

“Canadians nationwide depend on marine shipping to deliver everyday products in an affordable, safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner. These projects will bolster a robust economy and ensure people receive the goods they need while safeguarding our environment,” declared Pablo Rodriguez, Canada’s Minister of Transport.

Vance Badawey, the parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Transport and MP for Niagara Centre, announced US$1.2 million in funding for 14 projects under the Clean Vessel Demonstration stream of the Green Shipping Corridor Program.

This investment is poised to accelerate the development of advanced clean ships, support shore power technology, and emphasize the use of low-emission and low-noise vessels at ports.

Through initiatives like the Green Shipping Corridor Program, Transport Canada is collaborating with Indigenous communities, government bodies, industry, and environmental groups to protect the environment and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

“Our Government is dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment from coast to coast to coast. The Clean Vessel Demonstration Stream will enhance readiness by employing cutting-edge low and zero-emission vessel technologies. It will help address potential barriers to the deployment of clean vessel innovations in Canada and build the capacity of Canadian industry to adopt decarbonization solutions for their vessels, advancing our agenda for a cleaner and greener future in Canada,” stated Vance Badawey, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Transport.