Major project · Québec
Contrecoeur Container Terminal Project
Also called Contrecœur Terminal Container Project, Contrecoeur Expansion Project, Contrecœur Container Terminal Project, Contrecœur terminal expansion
Proponent: Montreal Port Authority.
Major Projects Office pageWhy it is listed
Federal proponent. Federal proponent: Montreal Port Authority
Montreal Port AuthoritySource, read Oct. 3, 2026
ProponentMontreal Port AuthoritySource, read Oct. 3, 2026
Status
On August 14, 2026, the Montreal Port Authority announced the start of in-water construction work for the Contrecoeur Expansion Project, marking a major milestone and the beginning of a key construction phase for the future container terminal.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Roadmap
- Done
- Current step
- Not yet reached
Federal environmental assessment completedDone
Date not stated
The project has undergone a comprehensive environmental assessment conducted by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, including public and Indigenous consultations.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Referred to Major Projects OfficeDone
Time from the previous step is not stated.
Sept. 11, 2025
On September 11, 2025, the project was referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO).
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026MOU signed by MPO, CIB and Montreal Port AuthorityDone
18 days after the previous step.
Sept. 29, 2025
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.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Preparatory work begins; in-water works contract awardedDone
10 days after the previous step.
Oct. 9, 2025
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
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Fisheries Act authorization (offsetting plan)Done
7 days after the previous step.
Oct. 16, 2025
On October 16, 2025, the Montreal Port Authority obtained a Species at Risk Act compliant Fisheries Act authorization from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Second Fisheries Act authorization (in-water works)Done
3 months after the previous step.
Jan. 5, 2026
On January 5,2026, the Montreal Port Authority obtained a second Species at Risk Act compliant Fisheries Act authorization from DFO
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026CIB financing finalizedDone
3 months after the previous step.
April 6, 2026
On April 6, 2026, the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Montreal Port Authority finalized financing details.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Start of construction announcedDone
3 days after the previous step.
April 9, 2026
On April 9, 2026, the Government of Canada announced the start of construction of the project.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026In-water construction beginsCurrent step
4 months after the previous step.
Aug. 14, 2026
On August 14, 2026, the Montreal Port Authority announced the start of in-water construction work for the Contrecoeur Expansion Project, marking a major milestone and the beginning of a key construction phase for the future container terminal.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Phase 2 constructionNot yet reached
About 5 months after the previous step.
2027
with Phase 2 expected to begin in 2027
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Full operations targetedNot yet reached
About 3 years after the previous step.
2030
full operations targeted for 2030.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Funding
- $1.16 billion Loan
- $130 million Funding
- $150 million Funding
No over-budget estimate. These are the commitments the official pages state. None is an original budget set beside a later cost for the same work.
Loanthe Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is supporting the new Contrecoeur container terminal by loaning $1.16 billion to the Montreal Port Authority (MPA).Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
FundingThe project is supported by contributions from the Government of Québec ($130 million), Transport Canada ($150 million)Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Laws named in the sources
Impact Assessment Act
Environmental monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure compliance in accordance with the Impact Assessment Act, the Fisheries Act, and the Species at Risk Act.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Fisheries Act
Environmental monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure compliance in accordance with the Impact Assessment Act, the Fisheries Act, and the Species at Risk Act.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Species at Risk Act
Environmental monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure compliance in accordance with the Impact Assessment Act, the Fisheries Act, and the Species at Risk Act.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Bills
No bill in the database names this project, or an act it is listed or considered under.
The framework law for the major projects list is below. It does not name this project.
Sources
- Major Projects Office page for this project
- Prime Minister Carney breaks ground on the Contrecœur terminal expansion at the Port of Montréal | Prime Minister of CanadaRead Oct. 3, 2026
- Landmark $1.16 billion loan to boost trade capacity, jobs and economic growth through one of Canada’s largest port expansions | Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)Read Oct. 3, 2026
- Prime Minister Carney announces first projects to be reviewed by the new Major Projects Office | Prime Minister of CanadaRead Oct. 3, 2026
- Major Projects OfficeThe office list this project is drawn from.