Julie Gascon

Julie Gascon is the chief executive officer of the Port of Montreal, where she has been instrumental in addressing the challenges posed by a significant increase in cargo traffic from overseas markets. Under her leadership, the port has experienced a notable surge in trade with countries like China and Spain, prompting calls for urgent investments in marine transport infrastructure to accommodate growing export demands. Gascon emphasizes the importance of the Contrecoeur container terminal expansion project, which aims to enhance the port's capacity and create thousands of jobs, amidst shifting trade dynamics influenced by tariffs and international relations.