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Canada's New Government Announces Projects for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative


May 11, 2007

Breaking ground on the first project under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. From left: James Moore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services and for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell, B.C. Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon. The Honourable David Emerson , Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, announces $491.7 million in funding for 10 strategic infrastructure projects for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. Background from left to right, BC Premier Gordon Campbell, James Moore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services and for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, BC Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon.

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Pitt River Bridge Groundbreaking Event


February 9, 2007

Breaking ground on the first project under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. From left: James Moore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services and for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell, B.C. Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon. Breaking ground on the first project under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. From left: James Moore, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services and for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell, B.C. Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon.

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The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics with an artist's rendering of the Pitt River Bridge project The Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics with an artist's rendering of the Pitt River Bridge project

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Minister Emerson's Trade Visit to China


January 18, 2007
Minister Emerson's Program in Shanghai

Minister Emerson and the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative delegation visit the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai. Front row, left to right: Mr. James Moore, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, Mr. Shi Siming, vice-General Manager of Shanghai International Container Terminal Co. Ltd., Ms. Susan Gregson, Consul General in Shanghai Back row: Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative delegates Minister Emerson and the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative delegation visit the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai. Front row, left to right: Mr. James Moore, M.P., Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade, Mr. Shi Siming, vice-General Manager of Shanghai International Container Terminal Co. Ltd., Ms. Susan Gregson, Consul General in Shanghai Back row: Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative delegates

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Minister Emerson and Mr. Shi Siming, vice-General Manager of the Shanghai International Container Terminal Co. Ltd., talk with members of the delegation while visiting the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai. Minister Emerson and Mr. Shi Siming, vice-General Manager of the Shanghai International Container Terminal Co. Ltd., talk with members of the delegation while visiting the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai.

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Minister Emerson delivers a speech at a luncheon with the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative and Science and Technology delegations and Shanghai-based companies and representatives Minister Emerson delivers a speech at a luncheon with the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative and Science and Technology delegations and Shanghai-based companies and representatives

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Interview with Minister Emerson and Mr. Yin Fan, reporter with China Business News. Interview with Minister Emerson and Mr. Yin Fan, reporter with China Business News.

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January 16, 2007
Minister Emerson's Program in Beijing

Minister Emerson and Mr. Li Shenglin, Minister of Communications, at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation on Gateways and Corridors. Minister Emerson and Mr. Li Shenglin, Minister of Communications, at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation on Gateways and Corridors.

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Minister Emerson and Mr. Li Shenglin, Chinese Minister of Communications, make opening remarks at the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative Roundtable. Minister Emerson and Mr. Li Shenglin, Chinese Minister of Communications, make opening remarks at the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative Roundtable.

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Bilateral meeting with Ms. Ma Xuihong, Vice-Minister of Commerce. Bilateral meeting with Ms. Ma Xuihong, Vice-Minister of Commerce.

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