Contrecoeur Container Terminal Project

Proponent

Montreal Port Authority

Sector

Industrial

Location

Contrecœur, Québec

Proponent

Montreal Port Authority

Sector

Industrial

Location

Contrecœur, Québec

Description

The proposed Contrecoeur Container Terminal Project would expand the current port infrastructure, adding port terminals and additional wharves, as well as other infrastructure that would increase the port’s handling capacity along the St. Lawrence River – one of Canada’s critical trade arteries.

These new port facilities will be built on land owned by the Government of Canada and managed by the Montreal Port Authority.

This project will generate substantial economic activity for the South Shore of Montreal, as well as Quebec and Canada, while improving the resilience of national logistics chains for the benefit of consumers.

Description

The proposed Contrecoeur Container Terminal Project would expand the current port infrastructure, adding port terminals and additional wharves, as well as other infrastructure that would increase the port’s handling capacity along the St. Lawrence River – one of Canada’s critical trade arteries.

These new port facilities will be built on land owned by the Government of Canada and managed by the Montreal Port Authority.

This project will generate substantial economic activity for the South Shore of Montreal, as well as Quebec and Canada, while improving the resilience of national logistics chains for the benefit of consumers.

Quick facts

Economic boost: Will provide approximately $140 million per year in economic spin offs once operational.
Job creation: Will support up to 8,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction.

Benefits

This project will expand the Port of Montreal’s container capacity by approximately 60%, to give Canada the trading infrastructure it needs to keep goods moving, meet growing demand, and diversify trade routes.
It will strengthen supply chains and create thousands of jobs, and generate lasting economic benefits across Quebec and Canada.
The Port of Montreal is the largest container port in Central and Eastern Canada, and a central destination for the world’s largest shipping lines. Investing in this type of critical port infrastructure now, will prevent significant congestion and capacity issues, which could lead to higher transportation costs for businesses and consumers.
Greater port capacity builds resilience in Canada’s supply chain and empowers Canadian exporters to sell their products on international markets.

Latest updates

On April 9, 2026, the Government of Canada announced the start of construction of the project. With support from the MPO, this milestone was achieved by bringing together key partners, streamlining approvals, developing an effective financing model, and expediting the permitting process.
On April 6, 2026, the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Montreal Port Authority finalized financing details. The CIB announced the repayable project financing on April 9, 2026.
On January 5,2026, the Montreal Port Authority obtained a second Species at Risk Act compliant Fisheries Act authorization from DFO to regulate the impacts on fish and fish habitat of the project’s in water works and wharf construction.
On October 16, 2025, the Montreal Port Authority obtained a Species at Risk Act compliant Fisheries Act authorization from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) for the implementation of an offsetting plan to create more copper redhorse feeding grounds. The plan was developed in accordance with the Statement of Decision and in consultation with DFO, Quebec’s Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and First Nations.
On October 9, 2025, the Port of Montreal began preparatory work for the expansion and awarded the contract for in-water works of the future container terminal to the CTCGP consortium (Contrecœur Terminal Constructors Grand Project), composed of Pomerleau and Aecon.
On September 29, 2025, the Major Projects Office, the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and the Montreal Port Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the common goal of advancing the Contrecoeur Container Terminal Project. The MOU provides that the parties will work together to finance the project and ensure permitting and regulatory requirements are met on schedule.
On September 11, 2025, the project was referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO).
The MPO continues to monitor project progress and work with partners and proponents to support the timely delivery of this project. The proponent continues working with impacted Indigenous groups.