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Nationalvia CTV News· August 15, 2026 at 10:11 p.m.

Construction Begins on $2.3 Billion Montreal Port Expansion

Original headline: “Construction on Montreal port expansion underway as ‘nation-building’ effort ramps up” — CTV News

Construction Begins on $2.3 Billion Montreal Port Expansion

Key takeaways

  • Construction has begun on a CAD 2.3 billion port expansion project in Montreal
  • The project aims to modernize and expand the port's infrastructure
  • The development is part of a nation-building effort

The Port of Montreal expansion project, a significant nation-building effort, has commenced. Construction is underway for a new wharf along the St. Lawrence River, marking the official start of the project valued at CAD 2.3 billion.

According to The Canadian Press, this development aims to modernize and expand the port's infrastructure, enhancing its capacity to handle larger vessels and increasing its competitiveness in the global market.

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