The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has submitted its notice of intent to begin preliminary construction work for the Port of Montreal’s Contrecoeur expansion as early as 29 September 2025, pending receipt of the final required approvals.
The initial work will focus primarily on preparing the project site for more significant construction activities, which could take place in 2026, reported the MPA.
All work remains contingent upon receiving the appropriate regulatory approvals. The full project timeline and a description of the planned activities are available on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry website.
As this new implementation phase begins, the MPA will continue its collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the project’s success while rigorously and responsibly mitigating its impacts, by the project requirements and commitments made by the MPA.
The Contrecœur expansion will reportedly strengthen Canada’s logistics network to meet tomorrow’s supply chain needs. It will provide Quebec and Canada with a critical piece of infrastructure that supports economic sovereignty and enables businesses to diversify their import and export markets.
Once completed, the new terminal is expected to significantly increase container-handling capacity, with operations expected to begin by 2030.
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“This step allows us to meet the conditions required to move forward with a project that positions Quebec and Canada more strongly to diversify international trade,” said Julie Gascon, President and CEO of the MPA.
“Once all the necessary approvals are in place, we’ll be ready to begin work on this major strategic project that is essential to the future of our supply chains.”
Last October, the Port of Montreal partnered with SOFIAC, an investment fund specialising in decarbonisation, for a comprehensive energy efficiency project. The project reportedly has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from MPA’s operational buildings by over 60 per cent.
