November 13, 2014 Port Hawkesbury, NS Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Cape Breton’s busiest port is charting a course for enhanced marine operations in the Strait of Canso region, thanks to support from the Government of Canada.
The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is contributing $33,375 for the Strait of Canso Superport Corporation to carry out marketing activities to promote its facilities and increase cargo and vessel traffic in the Strait of Canso.
Quick Facts:
- Formed in 1997, the Strait of Canso Superport is a non-profit organization that owns and operates the Port Hawkesbury Pier and the Mulgrave Marine Terminal - two year-round marine facilities located along the Strait of Canso.
- The Strait of Canso is one of the best deep-water, ice-free ports on the east coast of North America.
- On average, Superport handles over 20 million tonnes of bulk shipments per year.
- In2011, the Strait of Canso Superport accommodated the production field centre for the Deep Panuke Project - Encana’s natural gas field off the Nova Scotia coast - which created hundreds of jobs in the local economy.
Quotes:
“Our Government’s top priority remains job creation and economic growth. This contribution will help promote the many attributes of the Strait of Canso Superport with a view to building on the area’s strengths and generating new economic opportunities and jobs for surrounding communities.”
- The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
“As global trade continues to dominate the world economy, the Strait of Canso is well positioned to actively participate in the marine transportation sector. The support that we have received from the Government of Canada allows us to continue to promote the Strait of Canso as the port of choice for moving product to and from the North American markets.”
- Tim Gilfoy, CEO, Strait of Canso Superport Corporation
Associated Link:
• Strait of Canso Superport
Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Tim Gilfoy
CEO
Strait of Canso Superport Corporation
902-747-2410
D.A. Landry
Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-564-3617
