Quebec City, Port of Québec unveil 10-year City-Port Vision

Quebec City and the Port of Québec have unveiled a 10-year joint City-Port Vision aimed at positioning the city as a sustainable and innovative port and maritime hub.

The 2026–2035 vision was presented by Mayor Bruno Marchand and Port of Québec president and CEO Olga Farman in the presence of Jean-François Simard, minister responsible for the Capitale-Nationale region, natural resources and forests and Bruno Delsalle, general manager of the Association internationale Villes et Ports (AIVP).

The plan focuses on strengthening collaboration between the city and the port to support economic competitiveness while improving quality of life for residents and riverside communities. Key priorities include modernizing port infrastructure, improving urban integration and balancing economic performance with environmental and social considerations.

Measures already underway include reduced speed limits and increased enforcement for heavy vehicles in the Old Port area. Planned initiatives include sharing mobility data to improve goods movement, evolving governance of public spaces and, beginning in 2027, exploring the creation of a biennial forum on major port and maritime trends.

A central element of the vision is the establishment of AIVP’s first North American presence in Quebec City. The organization represents more than 180 port cities in 45 countries and focuses on sustainable port development. The initiative is supported by the city, the port and the Quebec government.

“The City-Port Vision is a milestone for Québec City,” said Olga Farman, president & CEO, Port of Québec. “The Port is on the verge of a significant modernization process that will deliver long-lasting benefits for all our partners, our communities and our regional economy. This demonstrates our dedication to achieving a balance between economic performance, quality of life and innovation.”

City officials say the vision is intended to strengthen Quebec City’s role in international trade and Canadian supply chains while positioning the region as a centre for innovation and sustainability.