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Ports Asset Transfer Program
Inventory of ports available for transfer
Record updated
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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
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.
Additional information
- The page lists available port facilities for transfer under the Ports Transfer Program.
- Facilities are organized by province.
Contacts
Official sources
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
Costs related to acquiring a port facility.
Costs for improving a port facility.
Costs for expanding a port facility.
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.
Where is the Ports Asset Transfer Program available?
The Ports Asset Transfer Program program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Ports Asset Transfer Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ports Asset Transfer Program is a Grant and Funding