Chamber of Marine Commerce

The CMC was pleased to spend time last week with Mayor Lew Conner of Two Harbors, Minnesota. The city has a compelling vision for its breathtaking waterfront that balances public access, environmental restoration, historic preservation, and commercial shipping. We also appreciate Mayor Conner's robust support of Great Lakes shipping ⚓ Fun fact: Millions of tons of Minnesota iron ore are shipped from Two Harbors every year, making it a critical link in North American production of steel 🔗 Pictured: Mayor Lew Conner and CMC President & CEO Joshua Juel in front of a 4-8-8-4 Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range Railroad steam locomotive (a surviving example of the most powerful class of steam locomotives ever built!) #MarineDelivers #TwoHarborsMN #GreatLakesCities #LakeSuperior #GreatLakesShipping #MarineTransport #MarineEconomy #LakeCountyMN #ExploreMinnesota #MinnesotaMiningAssociation

In case you missed it, the CMC’s 2026 Virtual Speaker Series continued yesterday, Wednesday, April 29th, with the session 'Shaping the Future Marine Workforce: Critical Needs and Solutions' ⚓ The session explored the human resource challenges facing the marine industry and the growing demand for talent in a rapidly evolving sector. Industry and education leaders discussed current gaps, emerging needs, and practical opportunities to collaborate with the Federal Government on strengthening training pathways and building a sufficient marine workforce to keep supply chains moving and the economy strong. Watch here: heyor.ca/oyQw2x

Prioritizing marine shipping is an essential strategy for nation building ⚓ The CMC has identified four priorities for ongoing investment and support by the federal government to allow the marine sector to live up to its potential. Read: heyor.ca/XOd1ET 📸: Algoma Central Corporation

Last chance to register! The CMC is pleased to invite you to our complimentary 2026 Virtual Speaker Series ⚓ 🗣️ The series continues tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29th with the session 'Shaping the Future Marine Workforce: Critical Needs and Solutions' 🚢 We extend our sincere thanks to @ParrishHeimbeck for their valued sponsorship of this meaningful event ⭐ Parrish & Heimbecker plays an integral role in connecting Canadian agriculture to global markets, including through marine transportation, underscoring the importance of a strong and reliable marine supply chain. Your support is greatly appreciated! REGISTER NOW: heyor.ca/pDFRrn

Register now! 🗓️ The CMC invites you to attend our complimentary 2026 Virtual Speaker Series 🗣️ The 2026 virtual speaker series continues on Wednesday, April 29th with the session 'Shaping the Future Marine Workforce: Critical Needs and Solutions' 🚢 Thank you @ParrishHeimbeck for sponsoring this meaningful event ⭐ Your support is greatly appreciated! REGISTER NOW: heyor.ca/pDFRrn

The Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) extends congratulations to the Port of Québec for being granted the designation of a 'first port of arrival' capable of receiving international marine containers ⚓ This expansion will generate regional economic benefits and enable greater trade in our nation. It is also directly responsive to a CMC-commissioned report by Aviseo Conseil, which highlights how the CBSA @CanBorder can better support ports to generate tremendous benefits for national supply chains (see: heyor.ca/DhVVjj). Many thanks to the Government of Canada and especially @CanadianPM Mark Carney, Minister @gary_srp, Minister @stevenmackinnon, and Minister @JoelLightbound for significantly advancing their vision of building the strongest economy in the G7 today 🇨🇦 Read: heyor.ca/iithD4 Pictured (left to right): CMC’s Director of Government and Stakeholder Relations, André Chabot, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Joël Lightbound, and CMC’s President and CEO, Joshua Juel. ----------------------------------------------------------- La Chambre de commerce maritime (CCM) félicite le Port de Québec d’avoir obtenu la désignation de « premier port d’arrivée » capable de recevoir des conteneurs maritimes internationaux ⚓ Cette expansion générera des retombées économiques régionales et favorisera une augmentation des échanges commerciaux dans notre pays. Elle répond également directement à un rapport commandé par la CCM et réalisé par Aviseo Conseil, qui souligne comment l’ASFC peut mieux appuyer les ports afin de générer d’importants bénéfices pour les chaînes d’approvisionnement nationales (voir : heyor.ca/uuLHfe ). Un grand merci au gouvernement du Canada, et tout particulièrement au premier ministre Mark Carney, au ministre Gary Anandasangaree, au ministre Steven MacKinnon et au ministre Joël Lightbound, pour faire progresser de manière significative leur vision de bâtir dès aujourd’hui l’économie la plus forte du G7 🇨🇦 Lire : heyor.ca/iithD4 Photographiés (de gauche à droite) : André Chabot, directeur des relations gouvernementales et des parties prenantes du CCM; Joël Lightbound, ministre de la Transformation du gouvernement, des Travaux publics et de l’Approvisionnement; et Joshua Juel, président et chef de la direction du CCM.

CCM remercie QSL de lui avoir offert une visite de ses opérations à Québec hier, ainsi qu’un aperçu de ses vastes activités à travers l’Amérique du Nord. La vice-présidente, politiques ESG et initiatives futures, Claudine Couture-Trudel, a fourni d’excellentes perspectives sur la façon dont QSL collabore avec succès avec ses parties prenantes dans de nombreux emplacements, tout en maintenant d’excellentes relations avec les communautés. Le succès de l’entreprise à cet égard est d’ailleurs démontré par les nombreux prix qu’elle a remportés, notamment sa reconnaissance parmi les sociétés les mieux gérées au Canada et les cultures d’entreprise les plus admirées au pays. CMC thanks QSL for providing a tour of their operations in Quebec City yesterday, and an overview of their extensive operations throughout North America. Vice President, ESG Policy and Future Initiatives Claudine Couture-Trudel provided excellent insights into how QSL successfully works with stakeholders in many different locations while maintaining excellent community relations, and the evidence of the company's success in this regard is the many awards they have won, including being recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

The CMC is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Card to Vice President, External Affairs and likewise to welcome André Chabot as Director of Government Relations and Charleen Horton as Director of Finance & Administration. As part of these changes, Ray Johnston will be transitioning from Secretary Treasurer to Corporate Secretary. “We have a tremendous team at CMC and with these organizational changes, we will be even better positioned to deliver value for our growing membership. Welcome to André and Charleen, and I wish the very best to Jason and Ray in their new roles!” Joshua Juel, President and CEO, CMC Read: heyor.ca/M5kefg

CCM remercie Desgagnés et son président-directeur général Louis-Marie Beaulieu d’avoir rencontré hier notre président-directeur général Joshua Juel ainsi que le directeur des relations gouvernementales André Chabot à leur siège social à Québec afin de discuter des priorités communes et des plans pour l’année à venir. CMC thanks Desgagnés and CEO Louis-Marie Beaulieu for meeting with our President and CEO Joshua Juel and Director of Government Relations André Chabot yesterday at their headquarters in Quebec City to discuss shared priorities and plans for the year ahead.

Les Armateurs du Saint-Laurent @Armateurs_SL ont tenu aujourd'hui la Journée des armateurs à l’Assemblée nationale du Québec dans la ville de Québec. La CCM a eu l’honneur d’appuyer les efforts de défense consacrés à l’importance du transport maritime pour les chaînes d'approvisionnement et de contribuer à la vigueur économique à l'intention des parties qui sont sur le point d’établir leurs plates-formes pour l’avenir du Québec. Nous remercions sincèrement les Armateurs du Saint-Laurent de nous avoir permis de prendre part à cette journée. Today the St. Lawrence Ship Operators held an excellent "Shipowners Day at the National Assembly of Quebec" event in Quebec City. The CMC was honored to support advocacy about the importance of marine shipping to supply chains and economic strength that was delivered to parties that are about to establish their platforms for the future of Quebec. Many thanks to the St. Lawrence Ship Operators for including us in the day.

Thank you to the St. Lawrence Shipowners (ASL) for hosting a fantastic luncheon event last week! CMC’s Vice-President of Operations, Véronique Bérubé was pleased to attend ASL's gathering and engage in insightful discussions on the important role of short sea shipping throughout the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence corridor ⚓  #MarineDelivers Merci aux Armateurs du Saint-Laurent (ASL) @Armateurs_SL pour l’organisation d’un excellent déjeuner-conférence la semaine dernière! La vice-présidente des opérations de la CCM, Véronique Bérubé, était ravie de participer au rendez-vous d’ASL et de prendre part à des discussions enrichissantes sur le rôle clé du transport maritime à courte distance dans le corridor Grands Lacs-Saint-Laurent ⚓ #LavantageMaritime

Happy #FreighterFriday! ⚓  Pictured below are CSL Group's CSL Assiniboine and CSL Laurentien vessels docked last month at @Groupe_Ocean’s dry dock in Les Méchins, QC 🚢  📸: Tugboat Captain Philippe Émond, Groupe Océan #MarineDelivers #CSLGroup #GroupeOcean #ShipSpotting #GreatLakesFreighters #GreatLakesShipping #StLawrenceSeaway #SeawayShipping #GreatLakesFleet #SelfUnloadingVessels

Jason Card, Senior Director of Communications for the Chamber of Marine Commerce (CMC) spoke today at an event organized by @CIRANOMTL in Montreal titled "The St. Lawrence - Great Lakes Corridor as an Asset for Canada's Competitiveness." During a panel discussion focused on the role the Great Lakes and Seaway can play with respect to economic diversification and growth, he spoke to the advocacy advanced by CMC along with partners like Armateurs du St. Laurent, @OntarioMarine, and Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers to prioritize investment and policy decisions in ways that maximize the benefits our industry creates. In picture (right to left) Moderator Julien Martin (CIRANO researcher), Hubert Rioux (@FCCQ), Julie White (@MEQ_QME), Pascal Chan (@CdnChamberofCom), and Jason Card (CMC).

Efficient marine trade keeps costs lower for businesses and consumers while connecting Canadian industries to global markets ⚓🚢  Learn more: heyor.ca/AcKmDQ #MarineDelivers #MarineTransport #EconomicImpact #SustainableShipping #MarineEconomy #EfficientTrade #GreatLakesShipping #StLawrenceShipping #StLawrenceSeaway

#DidYouKnow? ⚓ ♻️  In 2009, Canada and the U.S. jointly proposed with France what became the North American Emission Control Area, setting the world’s strictest marine sulphur emission limits under the IMO. By 2012, all ships in Canadian, U.S., and French waters had to comply to these standards—either by adopting the use of cleaner fuels or by installing emission-control technology. Canada’s “fleet averaging” program, plus the removal of a 25% import duty on new ships, helped domestic shipowners invest in modern vessels. By 2020, instead of the 15 ships originally planned, 23 new ships were built, cutting air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. Fun fact: A 2021 study found sulphur dioxide levels in Canadian port cities dropped significantly, showing cleaner air and the impact of continued shipping innovation 🚢 🌱 #MaritimeHistory #EcoShips #GreatLakesShipping #StLawrenceShipping #EcoFriendlyShipping #MarineDelivers #StLawrenceSeaway #Biofuels #ShippingInnovation

Great event yesterday hosted by @TheSLSMC in Montreal to open the Seaway for 2026 ⚓  Many thanks to Minister @stevenmackinnon for his participation, and ongoing engagement with our industry! #MarineDelivers #2026SeawayOpening #StLawrenceSeaway #GreatLakesStLawrenceShipping #OpenForNavigation

Thank you Minister MacKinnon @stevenmackinnon for participating in today's Seaway opening, and for your recognition of the importance of marine shipping to the strength of Canada's economy and supply chains! We look forward to working with your government as you support nation building projects and make the nation's economy the strongest in the G7. Pictured: CMC VP Operations Véronique Bérubé with Minister Steven MacKinnon #MarineDelivers #2026SeawayOpening #StLawrenceSeaway #GreatLakesStLawrenceShipping #OpenForNavigation

Pictured: Minister of Transport Canada Steven MacKinnon, Consul General Robert P. Saunders, President and CEO of the SLSMC Jim Athanasiou, and GLS Administrator Mike McCoshen.

The Chamber of Marine Commerce congratulates the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) @TheSLSMC and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) @SeawayUSDOT on today's official opening of the seaway for 2026! Minister of Transport Canada Steven MacKinnon @stevenmackinnon, Consul General Robert P. Saunders, President and CEO of the SLSMC Jim Athanasiou, and GLS Administrator Mike McCoshen all spoke to the significance of shared Canada-US infrastructure that gives both countries a global competitive advantage in supply chain strength, and drives economic activity across North America. The CMC wishes everyone a safe and successful shipping season in 2026! #MarineDelivers #2026SeawayOpening #StLawrenceSeaway #GreatLakesStLawrenceShipping #OpenForNavigation

Yesterday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford @fordnation and Minister @PrabSarkaria toured an @AlgomaCentral vessel at @HOPAports, and had the opportunity to speak to Dr. Dave Shorey, Executive Director of Government Relations and Community Engagement at @georgiancollege, and two…(1/4)