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Canada at the Crossroads of the Waters: Asserting Our Maritime Sovereignty, from the Great Lakes to the St. Lawrence and the Arctic
As Canada sets its sights on doubling exports beyond the United States, a logistical reality cannot be ignored: to compete on the world stage, we cannot limit ourselves to rethinking our land-based infrastructure. Canada's commercial merchant fleet must be recognized and supported for what it is: a critical and indispensable piece of transportation infrastructure. Canada must be able to count on a high-performing, modern national fleet, supported by a favourable regulatory fr
Jun 302 min read


Canada’s Merchant Fleet: A Strategic Asset for Economic Sovereignty
[Opinion Letter] The annual general meeting held this spring was an opportunity to take stock of a landmark year for the St. Lawrence Ship Operators. It confirmed the essential role of our association in representing, convening, and promoting domestic marine shipping — and laid the groundwork for a 2026 that promises to be equally significant.
Jun 32 min read


Ship Operators call for greater support from Quebec
[Press review] As Quebec prepares for its pre-budget consultations, the St. Lawrence Ship Operators (SLS) are calling on the provincial government to return to the table with a renewed strategy for developing the marine corridor and revitalizing Short Sea Shipping. According to the association, expanding this mode of transportation would contribute to decarbonization by removing trucks from the road.
Feb 102 min read
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