In a statement, a spokesperson noted that the ministry previously partnered with the federal government, B.C. Hydro and the cruise-ship industry to bring shore power to the terminal at Canada Place in Vancouver. It said shore power for cruise ships docking at Ogden Point would support Greater Victoria’s tourism industry and help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions. A Transportation Canada spokesperson noted climate change remains a key priority for the Canadian government, which intends to exceed the country’s 2030 climate goals and strive for net-zero emissions by 2050. “The government of Canada is scaling up efforts to reduce emissions from all parts of the economy, including the marine sector, and is exploring a range of opportunities to advance these efforts with partners.”
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VICTORIA The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is one step closer to bringing shore power to the cruise ship terminal in James Bay. It’s an idea that has been studied for more than two years, with the goal of eliminating emissions from ships idling at the port. “Ninety-six per cent of all emissions emanating from this terminal comes from cruise ships,” said Ian Robertson, CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. “Three-quarters of those emissions come from when they are alongside our pier.” Last week, the board of the GVHA approved moving ahead with the installation of shore power at the cruise ship dock.