April 24, 2026
Quebec City, Quebec

Today, the Honourable Jol Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, and Lieutenant of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced that Canada, together with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), will grant the Port of Quebec the designation to become a first port of arrival capable of receiving international marine containers. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Canada's broader efforts to diversify trade and create opportunities for Canadian importers, exporters, and investors to compete and succeed in the global market.

The CBSA is working closely with its partners, the Quebec Port Authority, and the terminal operator QSL to meet the conditions for the appropriate designation, licensing, and container examination facility requirements. Based on this work, the CBSA will provide the port with all the necessary detection technology and the required complement of border services officers for a first port of arrival.

At ports across the country, the CBSA works diligently to welcome travellers, enforce import measures and protect Canada's communities and economic prosperity. Ports of entry play a key role in supporting trade and the economy as vital links in supply chains. The CBSA helps protect Canada's security and economy by managing goods at the border, stopping illegal items, and addressing security threats. Canada's government is focused on building a stronger, more resilient economy by accelerating infrastructure projects that connect and transform the country.

The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting transformative projects that strengthen the Canadian economy, making it more self-reliant and resilient in the face of global shocks. At the heart of this mission are large-scale initiatives, such as the one announced today at the Port of Quebec, a key player in the economic future of Quebec and Canada.