Ensure efficient navigation that respects ecosystems along the St. Lawrence

With Advantage St. Lawrence, the government wants to build the future by making the river a smart economic corridor, while striking a balance between the St. Lawrence’s various uses and the protection of natural environments and landscapes.

Measure 1

Establish a smart economic corridor

As of March 31, 2023, six projects have been supported totaling $13.1 million 

Measure 2

Implement Phase 2 of the Maritime Information System

Measure 3

Mitigate the impacts of shipping operations on ecosystems

The PLAINE program was launched in 2021 by the Québec Maritime Network to support research projects on mitigating the impacts of navigation on ecosystems.

Measure 4

Ensure continued operation of CEGRIM (centre of expertise in marine incident risk management) 

Centre d'expertise en gestion des risques d'incidents maritimes (CEGRIM) 

Measure 5

Enhance and protect ecosystems

Support for the two programs of the Fonds d’action du Saint-Laurent

Fonds d'action du Saint Laurent | Remettre le Saint-Laurent au monde