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Building the Strongest Economy in the G7 Requires CBSA Support: Coalition of Marine Stakeholders
- Barry Murphy
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
In a letter dated September 3 to Prime Minister Carney, the Coalition of Marine Stakeholders – the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, Chamber of Marine Commerce, Ontario Marine Council, St. Lawrence Economic Development Council, St. Lawrence Shipoperators, Shipping Federation of Canada – expressed strong support for the recent Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative letter on the provision of CBSA clearance services on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence. The Coation letter was copied to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Minister of Public Safety and other officials.
The letter said in part:
We applaud the federal government’s renewed commitment to expanding and diversifying Canada’s global trade.
CBSA bears a critical responsibility ... in trade facilitation, which is essential to unlocking Canada’s full economic potential, especially in the context of global instability and shifting supply chains. Yet, the limited clearance capacity and other services at ports along the St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes and other underserved regions are impediments to growth and competitiveness.
We support the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative call to ensure CBSA is resourced and empowered not only to secure borders but also to facilitate trade. By more nimbly responding to emerging trade opportunities, Canada can reduce commercial processing times, attract international investment, and strengthen trade corridors. This is not only a matter of economic efficiency; it is a matter of national resilience.
Resourcing CBSA sufficiently to support expanding service and clearance capacity at new and existing sites aligns directly with the goals of a “Canada Strong” economy. It supports interprovincial fluidity and facilitates trade diversification with markets around the world. It also ensures that CBSA is empowered to fulfill both its enforcement and facilitation roles.
Read the full letter on the Shipping Federation of Canada website.
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