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Montreal-area Port Expansion at Contrecoeur

Under construction · Quebec · Last reported Apr 2026

Source: Toronto Star

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The project involves the expansion of the Port of Montreal at Contrecoeur, Quebec, including integrated rail, road, and marine infrastructure to increase the port's capacity by approximately 60% and create thousands of jobs. It is the largest port expansion in Canadian history and aims to boost and diversify trade through the St. Lawrence gateway.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Rail, Road, Government, Commercial
Location: Contrecoeur, Quebec, Canada
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Toronto Star

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The project “Montreal-area Port Expansion at Contrecoeur” is an infrastructure initiative in the Rail sector, located in Contrecoeur, Quebec, Canada. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Toronto Star.

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The project involves the expansion of the Port of Montreal at Contrecoeur, Quebec, including integrated rail, road, and marine infrastructure to increase the port's capacity by approximately 60% and create thousands of jobs. It is the largest port expansion in Canadian history and aims to boost and diversify trade through the St. Lawrence gateway.
Original sector	Transportation
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Country	Canada
State	Quebec
City	Contrecoeur

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Source	Toronto Star
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Record type	Project
Sector	Rail, Road, Government, Commercial
Article published date	2026-04-13

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