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flag Residents of Contrecoeur oppose the Port of Montreal’s expansion, citing environmental risks and outdated plans, despite federal backing and ongoing prep work.

flag Residents of Contrecoeur, Quebec, are opposing the Port of Montreal’s proposed expansion of its Contrecoeur Marine Terminal, calling it unnecessary and environmentally harmful. flag The project, part of a federal infrastructure push under the Building Canada Act, aims to boost annual container capacity to 1.5 million. flag Critics argue it conflicts with environmental laws, threatens the endangered copper redhorse fish in the St. Lawrence River, and relies on outdated economic models. flag Preparatory work including dredging, tree removal, and construction is underway, though approval from Fisheries and Oceans Canada is required. flag The Montreal Port Authority says the project passed a comprehensive environmental review and serves national interests, but local residents remain skeptical.

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