Project Overview 

Location: Churchill, Manitoba (Hudson Bay) Project Type: Arctic port expansion Proponent: Arctic Gateway Group (consortium including Missinippi Rail LP, AGT Foods, Fairfax Financial) Status: Revitalisation and expansion planning 

Project Description 

Canada's only Arctic Ocean deepwater facility. Port and rail line underwent major rehabilitation following 2017 flood damage. Expansion would increase cargo capacity and potentially support increased Arctic shipping through Hudson Bay and Northwest Passage routes. 

Investment Value 

Revitalisation: $150+ million CAD (completed post-2017) Expansion Capital: $500 million - $1 billion CAD estimated 

Indigenous Partnerships 

Ownership: Indigenous participation in Arctic Gateway Group ownership structure Consultation Required: Multiple Dene and Inuit communities with Hudson Bay regional interests Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee: Federal consultation framework (convened July 2025) 

Arctic Context: 

• Inuit communities emphasise benefit-sharing, employment, environmental protection 

• Arctic shipping environmental concerns (marine mammals, fragile ecosystems) 

• Traditional use impacts require consultation and accommodation 

Technical Specifications 

Strategic Significance: Arctic gateway to European markets Route Advantage: Shorter transit to Europe versus Panama Canal routing Limitations: Seasonal ice conditions, remote location Expansion Potential: Increased grain exports, mineral shipments, Arctic supply 

Key Risks 

Moderate to High Risk: 

• Arctic environmental sensitivities 

• Seasonal operational limitations 

• Remote infrastructure challenges 

• Indigenous consultation on increased shipping 

• Climate change impacts on ice conditions 

Investment Opportunities 

• Arctic trade route development 

• European market access 

• Grain export diversification 

• Northern resource development enabler 

• Indigenous partnership model demonstrated