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Port of Montreal Joins the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation as a New Member
January 21, 2025
The Port of Montreal has joined the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation’s growing network of partners working together to bring attention to marine labour and skills shortages and develop solutions to build an inclusive and future-ready workforce.

"We are proud to support the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) in its dedication to promoting job opportunities in the maritime sector. The maritime industry offers a wide range of fascinating and interesting careers that are essential to Canada’s economy and the well-being of its population. Through its efforts in educational programs, and national and regional awareness campaigns, the CMCF plays a vital role in inspiring and preparing the next generation of marine professionals. Together, we are committed to improving workforce excellence and fostering a deeper connection to Canada’s vibrant maritime industry." — Julie Gascon, CEO of the Montreal Port Authority.

"Welcoming the Port of Montreal to the CMCF marks another step forward in our mission to build a national strategy for marine workforce development," said Julia Fields, Executive Director of the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation. "Canada’s employment market is incredibly competitive and the marine sector needs to work collectively to raise awareness of our opportunities and create pathways for people to more easily access, train for and join our industry. As a key player in Canada’s marine sector, the Port of Montreal brings invaluable expertise and influence and we look forward to working with them to ensure marine is the career of choice for young people and jobseekers."
About the Port of Montreal:
The Port of Montreal is the largest container port in Eastern Canada and a diversified transshipment centre that handles all types of goods: containerized and non-containerized cargo, liquid bulk and dry bulk. The only container port in Quebec, it is a destination port served by the largest shipping lines in the world.

It is also an intermodal hub with a service offering that is unique in North America, featuring its own rail network directly dockside connected to Canada’s two national rail networks. The Port of Montreal also operates a Cruise Terminal and a Port Centre.

The MPA factors economic, social and environmental components into its corporate initiatives. This commitment is governed by a sustainable development policy whose guiding principles focus on involvement, cooperation and accountability. Port activity in Canada supports some 590,000 jobs and generates $93.5 billion in economic activity.

Learn more about the Port of Montreal: https://www.port-montreal.com/
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