Ontario Marine Council Stands with Provincial Government in Efforts to Protect Ontario
The Ontario Marine Council met with the Government of Ontario yesterday as part of its annual “Queens Park Day,” which included engagement with Premier Ford and multiple ministers to advance shared goals to strengthen supply chains, connect Ontarians with great jobs, and grow the provincial economy. “The initiatives proposed in the first ever Ontario Marine Transportation Strategy launched by the Government of Ontario align perfectly with the government’s plan to protect Ontario at a time of economic […]
OPINION: To Unlock Nation Building Projects, Ottawa Must Maximize the Full Potential of the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes Corridor
Originally published by the Saint-Lawrence Ship-Operators; “OPINION: To launch nation-building projects, Ottawa must maximize the full potential of the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes corridor”. Read the original article on armateurs.ca. The St. Lawrence–Great Lakes corridor is one of the most strategically important economic assets in North America, contributing $66.1 Billion CAD to the North […]
OMC Port Members Take Part in CBSA Study
Originally published by the Chamber of Marine Commerce; “New Report: Expanding CBSA Services” (2025 CBSA Study). Read the original article on MarineDelivers.com. Currently the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) only supports the scanning and clearance of foreign shipping containers at five ports in Canada: Halifax, Saint John, Montreal, Prince Rupert, and Vancouver, creating challenges in […]
Policy Brief: White House Shipbuilding Office Announcement
Executive Summary Last night’s State of the Union address by President Donald Trump has introduced a pivotal development in maritime policy with the proposed creation of a White House Office of Shipbuilding. With the recent proposed U.S. port service fee of up to $1.5 million USD per entry for Chinese-built vessels by the United States […]
Announcement of a $200 Million Dollar Investment in the Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program
February 27, 2025 “The Ontario Marine Council is thankful to see that re-building Canada’s sovereign maritime defence capability and Ontario’s participation in this critical sector is an issue that has been elevated in importance. The announcement of a $200 million dollar investment in the Ontario Shipbuilding Grant Program is a welcome commitment that would propel […]
ONTARIO MARINE COUNCIL SUPPORTS FREE TRADE BETWEEN CANADA AND THE U.S.
TORONTO, ON – As the leading voice for Ontario’s marine industry, the Ontario Marine Council (OMC) is closely monitoring developments in Washington, where President Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on goods imported from Canada and Mexico. Originally set to take effect on February 1, 2025, the tariffs have been delayed by 30 days […]
Enhancing Border Security and Trade Facilitation: A Critical Opportunity for Canada
Dear Minister McGuinty,(CC: MP Matt Jeneroux, MP Ryan Williams, MP Phil Lawrence, MP Claude DeBellefeuille, MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval) Canada’s border security and trade infrastructure face urgent challenges. At present The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) only operates five marine container examination facilities in Canada: Halifax, Saint John, Montréal, Prince Rupert and Vancouver. This is causing […]
ONTARIO MARINE COUNCIL ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR AT ITS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TORONTO, ON – After a very successful Annual General Meeting held last week in Toronto, the Ontario Marine Council is proud to announce its 2025 Board of Directors, which includes a new Chair and a renewed commitment to continue to advance marine interests across the province. Hannah Bowlby, from Algoma Central Corporation, has been appointed […]
Premier Ford Presented “Ontario Marine Champion” Award for Support of Marine Shipping
The Ontario Marine Council (OMC) is proud to announce the inaugural recipient of its “Ontario Marine Champion” Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing marine shipping in Ontario. Premier Doug Ford, is the first-ever recipient of the award, which recognizes his government’s unprecedented engagement with the marine shipping industry to create the first-ever Ontario Marine […]
Building the next generation of Toronto Island Ferries in Ontario
The Ontario Marine Council (OMC) takes great pride in our province’s centuries-old history of shipbuilding and its world-class heavy manufacturing supply chain. That is why we are deeply disappointed by the City of Toronto’s recent decision to progress final negotiations with a foreign company that will build the next generation of Toronto Island Ferries outside […]