Québec Marine Transportation Policy - Transport - Gouvernement ...
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contents<br />
Contents<br />
Message from the Minister of <strong>Transport</strong> I<br />
Message by the Minister for <strong>Transport</strong><br />
and Maritime <strong>Policy</strong> II<br />
Introduction 1<br />
Chapter 1<br />
1. <strong>Marine</strong> transportation : a dynamic process<br />
in a highly competitive environment 4<br />
1.1 The increase in international trade 5<br />
1.2 Competition in North America 7<br />
1.3 The importance of the Saint-Laurent for<br />
the regions of <strong>Québec</strong> 10<br />
1.4 Freight transportation on the Saint-Laurent 12<br />
1.5 Maritime passenger transportation 17<br />
1.6 Related maritime industries and services 18<br />
1.7 The withdrawal of the Canadian government 19<br />
1.8 <strong>Québec</strong>’s jurisdiction, powers and means 22<br />
Chapter 2<br />
2. Stakes and challenges<br />
2.1 Changes in freight transportation patterns 24<br />
2.2 Competitiveness of transportation on the Saint-Laurent 25<br />
2.3 The workforce : hiring and training 26<br />
2.4 Sustainable development 27<br />
2.5 Promoting the Saint-Laurent 28<br />
2.6 Developing tourism on the Saint-Laurent 29<br />
Chapter 3<br />
3. <strong>Québec</strong> <strong>Marine</strong> <strong><strong>Transport</strong>ation</strong> <strong>Policy</strong> orientations 32<br />
Chapter 4<br />
4. Strategy for action 36<br />
4.1 Increasing the use of the Saint-Laurent for<br />
transportation and trade 36<br />
4.1.1 Developing cabotage and intermodal transport 36<br />
4.1.2 Supporting greater competitiveness for<br />
the Saint-Laurent 37<br />
4.1.3 Favouring the harmonious management of maritime<br />
activities in a sustainable development perspective 38<br />
4.2 The Saint-Laurent as a major asset for regional<br />
development 40<br />
4.2.1 Structuring a strategic network of ports for <strong>Québec</strong> 40<br />
4.2.2 Increasing the contribution of the shipping industry<br />
and related services to industrial and regional<br />
development 41<br />
4.2.3 Supporting basic ferry and regular supply services 42<br />
4.2.4 Promoting the development of tourism on<br />
the Saint-Laurent 43<br />
4.3 Developing the promotion and the enhancement<br />
of maritime activities on the Saint-Laurent 44<br />
4.3.1 Promoting maritime activities 44<br />
4.3.2 Promoting maritime activities and the Saint-Laurent 45<br />
4.4 Supporting the training and expertise of<br />
<strong>Québec</strong>’s workforce 46<br />
4.4.1 Supporting workforce training 46<br />
4.4.2 Supporting maritime research and development 47<br />
Chapter 5<br />
5. Implementation 50<br />
5.1 Forum for maritime transport consensus building 51<br />
5.2 A support programme for maritime projects 52<br />
5.3 A strategic network of <strong>Québec</strong> ports 52<br />
5.4 Promotion of the Saint-Laurent and maritime activities 53<br />
5.5 Active support for training and research 53<br />
Conclusion 54
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