British Columbia’s geographic location gives us a tremendous natural advantage as the Pacific Gateway to North America. By 2020, Asia-Pacific container traffic is projected to increase by 300% and air passenger traffic is expected to double. Canada's west coast ports, airports and supporting road and rail networks—as key gateways to Asia—have tremendous potential to capture significant opportunities being presented by growing markets.
The BC Ministry of Transportation is working with all levels of government and industry to facilitate the development of the Pacific Gateway to benefit the economy of British Columbia and Canada. Joint solutions in regards to land utilization, short sea shipping, new facilities such as inland container terminals, as well as infrastructure and border efficiencies will optimize multi-modal capacity, efficiency and productivity.
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Pacific Gateway Developments
January 31, 2006
PREMIER UNVEILS $3-BILLION GATEWAY PROGRAM
Premier Gordon Campbell and Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon announce the Province's $3-billion strategy to open up and expand the B.C.'s gateway transportation infrastructure to support continued growth and economic opportunity. Link
October 11, 2006
OPENING UP THE ASIA PACIFIC
Premier Gordon Campbell was on hand to thank Prime Minister Stephen Harper as he announced his commitment to the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative on October 11, 2006. Harper announced $591 million to help Canada capture a larger share of the West Coast shipping market. A total of $321 million will be immediately committed to a variety of infrastructure, transportation technology and border security projects in Western Canada. Link
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