Hudson Bay Shipping Season Could Expand | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Manitoba’s pushing big on year-round shipping on Hudson Bay—no need for billion-dollar icebreakers, thanks to shrinking ice from climate change. Premier Wab Kinew is betting on warmer temps to extend the shipping season, with studies already showing promise. Fednav and Arctic Gateway Group are leading the charge, eyeing trade expansion at Port of Churchill, even pitching investors in Toronto. While crude oil and gas aren’t in the cards, nickel, silica sand, and grain could be major exports. But don’t get too excited: unpredictable ice jams, storms, and thawing permafrost could still wreck…