Cargo Business Newswire

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Canada’s PM promises port funds to Quebec

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is promising to boost port facilities in Quebec as part of what he terms a maritime prosperity initiative.

Harper said a re-elected Conservative government would provide funding for a new marine terminal at the Alexandra Pier in the port of Montreal.

Harper is also promising a new cruise ship terminal in Quebec City. He said better facilities for cruise liners will attract more tourists, which is critical for the prosperity of Quebec and the country.

In his announcement, Harper also took a swipe at NDP rival Tom Mulcair, saying he’s proposing reckless spending plans without saying how he will pay for them.

The political rhetoric is heating up as the 2015 Canadian federal election, to be held on October 19, 2015, approaches.

For more of the Montreal Gazette story: montrealgazette.com