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Marine Training Program - Hay River - British Columbia - Canada
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Marine Training Program

Marine training for underrepresented groups
Offered by
Transport Canada (TC)
Latest source update
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows the Marine Training Program, including its target groups, funded projects, contact email, and $58 million in support since 2016.
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Marine Training Program now visible
The page now presents the Marine Training Program as a Transport Canada initiative supporting underrepresented groups such as Indigenous Peoples, Northerners, and women for careers in the Canadian marine industry. It now shows $58 million in funding since 2016, four funded partner institutions, project dates from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2027, and a contact email at TC.MarineTrainingProgram-Programmedeformationmaritime.TC@tc.gc.ca. The new content also identifies the program’s project recipients: Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium, Nova Scotia Community College, British Columbia Institute of Technology, and Western Arctic Marine Training Consortium. The page now directs people who want training to contact the listed institutions, and it describes the program’s focus on marine safety, emergency response, waterway management, and marine shipping.
Funding available
$ 9,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Hay River, Iqaluit, North Vancouver, Port Hawkesbury, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Canada
Who can apply

Indigenous Peoples

See full eligibility

Overview

The program supports marine training for underrepresented groups in Canada, with total federal investment reaching $58 million since 2016. It funds advanced marine courses and hands-on training through partner institutions to help participants access marine industry careers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 9,000,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Hay River, Iqaluit, North Vancouver, Port Hawkesbury
  • British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Women

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Advanced marine courses.
  • Hands-on marine training.
  • Training to improve access to marine employment.
  • Activities that increase awareness of marine training and jobs.

Official resources

Program guide

Marine Training Program

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Northerners
  • Women

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada
  • Hay River, Northwest Territories
  • Iqaluit, Nunavut
  • Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
  • North Vancouver, British Columbia

How to apply

  • Step 1: Identify the relevant institution
    • Review the listed partner institutions.
    • Choose the one that matches your training interests.
  • Step 2: Contact the institution
    • Contact the institution directly for training information.
    • Follow its instructions for enrolling or applying.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications or training inquiries are directed to the listed institutions.
  • Projects are delivered through partner institutions funded by Transport Canada.

Additional information

  • The program is delivered through four partner institutions.
  • Applicants seeking training are directed to contact the listed institutions directly.
  • The program has supported marine training courses at facilities across Canada.

Contacts

TC.MarineTrainingProgram-Programmedeformationmaritime.TC@tc.gc.ca
613-993-0055

Frequently Asked Questions about the Marine Training Program Program

What is the Marine Training Program?

The program supports marine training for underrepresented groups in Canada, with total federal investment reaching $58 million since 2016. It funds advanced marine courses and hands-on training through partner institutions to help participants access marine industry careers.

How much funding can be received?

Marine Training Program Funds up to $9,000,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Marine Training Program program?

To be eligible for the Marine Training Program program, you must: Underrepresented groups Indigenous Peoples, Northerners, and women Marine training access

What expenses are eligible under Marine Training Program?

Advanced marine courses. Hands-on marine training. Training to improve access to marine employment. Activities that increase awareness of marine training and jobs.

Who can I contact for more information about the Marine Training Program?

You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at TC.MarineTrainingProgram-Programmedeformationmaritime.TC@tc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-993-0055.

Where is the Marine Training Program available?

The Marine Training Program program is available the province of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut.

Is the Marine Training Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Marine Training Program is a Other Support