Title:
Agreement for the feasibility study for the extension of the Dolbeau-Mistassini railway to the Baie-Comeau deep-water marine terminal
Agreement Value:
$7,450,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 24, 2020 - Sep 30, 2023
Description:
To provide funding for studies to guide the development of infrastructure and technology
Organization:
Transport Canada
Expected Results:
Enhanced capacity of the national trade corridors; Support the fluidity of Canadian trade by alleviating capacity constraints and bottlenecks, and strengthen modal interconnectivity and operability.
Location:
BAIE-COMEAU, Quebec, CA G4Z0A8
Reference Number:
217-2020-2021-Q2-02224
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
3375308387
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Société Ferroviaire QC Rail S.E.C
Federal Riding Name:
Manicouagan
Federal Riding Number:
24046
Program:
National Trade Corridors Fund
Program Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to provide funding to help infrastructure owners and users invest in strategic projects that: Support the flow of goods and passengers by reducing bottlenecks and address capacity issues; Help the transportation system withstand the effects of climate change and make sure it is able to support new technologies and innovation; Address the unique transportation needs in Canada's North to improve safety and facilitate economic and social development; and Build on investments made by a variety of public and private sector partners.
Coverage:
Provincial or territorial