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Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers launch regional agenda for growth

Quebec City – The region’s Governors and Premiers gathered this weekend for their biennial Leadership Summit at the historic Château Frontenac. The Summit’s focus on a regional Agenda for Growth, led by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP), included major announcements aimed at growing the region’s $9.3 trillion (US) economy, including: new efforts on […]

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MEOPAR and Pacific Marine Science Alliance partner to strengthen Pacific and Arctic ocean research

Halifax, NS and Bamfield, BC – The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) and the Pacific Marine Science Alliance Society (PMSA) have announced a three-year collaboration to expand ocean research capacity along Canada’s Pacific and Western Arctic coasts.  The $300,000 initiative brings together national and regional expertise to address globally significant research challenges,

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Port of Los Angeles plans first new container terminal in a generation

The Port of Los Angeles announced it is seeking proposals from interested parties to participate in the pre-development of Pier 500, a proposed new stand-alone marine container terminal along the Pier 400 Channel. Proposals are due to the Port of Los Angeles by 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. The selected entity would enter into

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IMO steps up efforts to train seafarers on alternative fuels

The International Maritime Organization is stepping up efforts to prepare seafarers for the energy transition in maritime transport, in line with its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The IMO has published general interim guidelines on the training of seafarers serving on ships using alternative fuels and new technologies ( STCW 7/Circ.25 ). These guidelines provide an

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Association of Canadian Port Authorities names Ian Marr as Chair

The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) has announced the appointment of Ian Marr, CPA, CGA, as Chair of the Board of Directors. Craig Bell Estabrooks, President and CEO of Port Saint John, has been named First Vice Chair. Ian Marr has served as President and CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority since 2019, bringing

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Arctic Gateway Group and potash producer sign strategic partnership

Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), operator of the Port of Churchill, and the Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at establishing Manitoba as a leading supplier of potash to world markets. The announcement follows a recent undertaking by the Carney federal government to upgrade infrastructure at Canada’s sole

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Nicola Dolbec appointed President of Maritime Employers Association

Montreal – The Board of Directors of the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has announced the appointment of Nicola Dolbec as President With 27 years of experience within the MEA, Mr. Dolbec has risen through the ranks and distinguished himself through his expertise in industrial relations, his integrity, and his ability to mobilize teams. Known for

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St. Lawrence and Great Lakes industry leaders call for rapid action to enhance the waterway’s contributions

The following press release was distributed on behalf of the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, St. Lawrence Shipoperators’ Association, Ontario Marine Council, St. Lawrence Economic Development Council, Port of Montreal, CargoM, and Cirano research centre: The St. Lawrence–Great Lakes Waterway is the logistical and industrial backbone of North America, connecting

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Seaspan, Genoa sign contract for technical design services on heavy polar icebreaker

North Vancouver – Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) have signed a contract with Newfoundland-based Genoa Design International to continue providing design expertise on the Canadian Coast Guard’s new heavy polar icebreaker. Under the contract, Geona will provide design guidance, growing their local workforce to more than 100 naval architecture and marine systems designers. Work will continue into

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Port of Montreal updates schedule for expansion project in Contrecœur

At a presentation held today on the progress of the Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion project, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) unveiled an updated construction schedule as well as key environmental compensation measures. In keeping with the conditions attached to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (IAAC) Decision Statement issued in March 2021, the MPA announced that work, which could

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