Federal government invests in clean technology for ship manufacturing
by CM Staff
The Green Shipping Corridor Program and Transport Canada are trying to work with Indigenous groups, government, industry, and environmental stakeholders to protect the environment and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
OTTAWA — 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.
The Green Shipping Corridor Program and Transport Canada are trying to work with Indigenous groups, government, industry, and environmental stakeholders to protect the environment and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
“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,” said 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,” said Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport.
