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Ports Asset Transfer Program
Inventory of ports available for transfer
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Ports Transfer Program lists Transport Canada-administered port facilities available for transfer in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. It provides a province-by-province inventory of ports that may be transferred under the program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Acquisition of Transport Canada-administered port facilities.
- Expansion or improvement of port facilities.
- Continuation of marine operations.
- Alternative uses that meet local needs.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Federal departments and federal agent Crown corporations
- Provincial governments
- Municipalities
- Indigenous groups
- Canada Port Authorities
- The general public
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to acquiring a port facility.
- Costs for improving a port facility.
- Costs for expanding a port facility.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Quebec
- Ontario
- Alberta
- British Columbia
Additional information
- The page lists available port facilities for transfer under the Ports Transfer Program.
- Facilities are organized by province.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ports Asset Transfer Program Program
What is the Ports Asset Transfer Program?
The Ports Transfer Program lists Transport Canada-administered port facilities available for transfer in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. It provides a province-by-province inventory of ports that may be transferred under the program.
Who is eligible for the Ports Asset Transfer Program program?
To be eligible for the Ports Asset Transfer Program program, you must:
Eligible to acquire a port facility
Must be an eligible acquiring party
Use must meet local needs
What expenses are eligible under Ports Asset Transfer Program?
Acquisition of Transport Canada-administered port facilities.
Expansion or improvement of port facilities.
Continuation of marine operations.
Alternative uses that meet local needs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ports Asset Transfer Program?
You can contact Transport Canada (TC) by email at PortsAssetTP-ProgrammeDeTransfertDesIP@tc.gc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Ports Asset Transfer Program available?
The Ports Asset Transfer Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Ports Asset Transfer Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ports Asset Transfer Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Ports Asset Transfer Program?
Ports Asset Transfer Program is funded by Transport Canada (TC)