The Government of Canada will support shore power infrastructure at Port Charlottetown, Atlantic Canada Cruise Association said in a press release.

The Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon announced that up to $14.3 million would be invested in the Charlottetown Harbour Authority under the Green Shipping Corridor Program Clean Ports stream.

The project will cover the installation of shore power infrastructure, enabling ocean-going vessels to turn off their engines and connect to the local electrical grid while at berth.

“This investment represents a transformational step forward for Port Charlottetown and Prince Edward Island as we continue advancing cleaner, more sustainable cruise infrastructure,” said Mike Cochrane, CEO of Port Charlottetown.

“By 2030, more than five marquee ports across the Canada New England itinerary are expected to offer shore power capabilities, reflecting the cruise industry’s transition toward lower-emission operations and more sustainable port communities.”

This is seen as an important step forward for lower-emission cruise activity across Canada’s New England region.