Support Letter CMC

Subject: Unwavering Support for the Montreal Port Authority's Container

Terminal Project in Contrecoeur

To Whom It May Concern,

On behalf of the Chamber of Marine Commerce, I am writing to express our

organization's unequivocal support for the Montreal Port Authority's (MPA) proposed

container terminal in Contrecoeur. This project is a critical piece of trade-enabling

infrastructure, essential not only for Quebec but for the vitality and competitiveness of

the entire Canadian economy. In a shifting global landscape, the Contrecoeur terminal

represents a strategic and necessary investment in our nation’s economic sovereignty,

providing the capacity needed to diversify our markets and secure Canada’s supply

chains for generations to come.

The expansion at Contrecoeur will solidify Eastern Canada’s role as a primary and

reliable gateway to European and Asian markets. For Canadian businesses from coast

to coast, this project means a more fluid, efficient, and resilient logistics chain, enabling

them to move goods to international customers with greater speed and certainty.

Enhancing this vital trade corridor is fundamental to strengthening Canada's overall

competitiveness on the world stage and ensuring our exporters can capitalize on global

opportunities.

Furthermore, we wish to underscore that this is a mature and well-planned project led

by a proven and responsible partner. The Montreal Port Authority has a long-standing

track record of developing and managing critical port infrastructure with the utmost

respect for environmental standards and community interests. We have full confidence

in the MPA’s commitment to delivering the Contrecoeur terminal in a sustainable and

responsible manner, ensuring its successful integration into the regional ecosystem.

In conclusion, the Chamber of Marine Commerce views the Contrecoeur terminal as a

project of national significance. Its benefits will extend far beyond the local region,

reinforcing our national supply chain and supporting Canadian industries nationwide.

We consider this project to be essential, timely, and a key component of Canada's

future economic prosperity. We strongly urge its timely approval and successful

completion.

Sincerely,