Ottawa invests $87.1M in Port of Trois-Rivières expansion

The federal government is investing up to $87.1 million to upgrade the Port of Trois-Rivières, aiming to improve cargo flow and reduce congestion.

The funding, provided through the National Trade Corridors Fund, will support the construction of a new Pier 16 and the reconstruction of Pier 17. Grain and cereal transportation will be relocated to Pier 16, while Pier 17 will be dedicated to unloading aluminum, calcined coke and alumina.

“Consumers, workers and small businesses benefit from efficient and reliable supply chains,” said Transport Minister Anita Anand. “By improving the efficiency of cargo movement at the Port of Trois-Rivières, we are supporting the growth of our economy and ensuring that Canada’s trade routes remain competitive on the global stage.”

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne called the investment crucial for strengthening the country’s transportation system.

“The Port of Trois-Rivières is a key player in major industrial sectors such as aluminum and agri-food. The project to modernize Piers 16 and 17 will make a significant contribution to the resilience of the Canadian supply chain for these primary sectors of activity, which are essential to our society and its economy,” said Gaétan Boivin, president and CEO of the Port of Trois-Rivières. “The Government of Canada’s contribution will also help optimize the Port’s traffic flow and integrate new technologies to build the Port of tomorrow, today.”