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Canada Invests $1.16B in New Montreal Container Terminal

4/10/2026

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $1.16-billion investment to build a new container terminal at the Port of Montreal.
Construction will begin in Contrecoeur, Quebec, and officials say the expansion is crucial for Canada's trade future.
The terminal is expected to handle 1.15 million containers annually by 2030.
Critics warn the project could be underutilized and harm biodiversity, including the copper redhorse fish.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $1.16-billion investment to build a new container terminal at the Port of Montreal.
Construction will begin in Contrecoeur, Quebec, and officials say the expansion is crucial for Canada's trade future.
The terminal is expected to handle 1.15 million containers annually by 2030.
Critics warn the project could be underutilized and harm biodiversity, including the copper redhorse fish.