OTTAWA,
ON, July 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Climate change is
increasing in severity and frequency and putting our communities at
risk. Transport Canada is taking
action to address the environmental impacts of marine shipping
through its green shipping corridors program.
Today, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport
and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, Vance Badawey, on behalf of the Minister of
Transport, Pablo Rodriguez,
announced $1.7 million for 14
projects under the Green Shipping Corridor Program's Clean Vessel
Demonstration stream. This funding will:
- help spur the launch of the next generation of clean
ships;
- invest in shore power technology; and
- prioritize low-emission and low-noise vessels at ports.
A clean, net-zero economy creates opportunities and good,
well-paying jobs for Canadians. Through programs like the Green
Shipping Corridor Program, Transport Canada is continuing to work
with Indigenous groups, government, industry, and environmental
stakeholders to protect the environment and achieve net-zero
emissions by 2050.
Decarbonizing the marine sector is a key part of the Government
of Canada's climate action plan.
It requires sector-wide collaboration and innovation to reduce the
impact of shipping emissions on surrounding communities and
ecosystems, while supporting economic growth.
Quotes
"Canadians across the country rely on marine shipping to deliver
products we use every day in an affordable, safe, environmentally
friendly, and efficient way. The projects will grow a strong
economy and get people the goods they need, while protecting our
environment."
The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez
Minister of Transport
"Our Government is committed to protecting and preserving the
environment from coast to coast to coast. The Clean Vessel
Demonstration Stream will increase readiness by using leading-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."
Vance Badawey
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport
"Supporting the Green Shipping Corridor Program is an important
step towards a sustainable future for our community and our port.
By investing in clean ships and prioritizing low-emission vessels
at our port, we are reducing environmental impacts while fostering
local economic growth."
Chris Bittle
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure,
and Communities
Member of Parliament for St.
Catharines
Quick facts
- Transportation is Canada's
second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and accounts for
one quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions in Canada.
- Marine shipping emissions accounted for close to 3% of
emissions globally in 2018.
- The Clean Vessel Demonstration Stream under the Green Shipping
Corridor Program will provide up to $1.7
million in grant funding to advance the domestic marine
industry's knowledge and capacity to transition vessels to
zero-emission or low carbon fuel propulsion systems.
Related products
- List of the 14 approved projects for grant funding under the
Clean Vessel Demonstration Stream.
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SOURCE Transport Canada - Ottawa