Mr. Speaker, I rise to share exciting news for Hamilton. On April 1, I was proud to be joined by the Secretary of State for Sport and my Hamilton colleagues, along with representatives from Canada Border Services Agency, to announce that the CBSA has approved in principle a new licence for the Hamilton Container Terminal to operate a rail sufferance warehouse.
For the first time, cargo arriving by ship can be processed right in Hamilton instead of being trucked to Toronto or Brampton. This means fewer trucks on our roads, less congestion and lower emissions. It also means faster processing, lower transportation costs and more economic activity staying in our city, supporting local jobs and helping keep costs down for Hamilton families. I would like to thank the Minister of Public Safety for his leadership in helping make this possible. This is how our government is building Canada strong.