News Releases

2013

• Strengthening Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway: Edmonton intermodal project will grow exports and benefit the local economy - April 26, 2013
• Deeper Canada-Japan Trade and Investment Will Create Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity - April 25, 2013
• Harper Government Secures Additional Capacity for Export of Canola to China - April 16, 2013
• Fast Sees Benefits of Asia-Pacific Gateway in Hong Kong - April 13, 2013
• Harper Government Concludes Successful Trade Mission to China and Japan - April 12, 2013
• Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway: Linking Canada and China - April 8, 2013
• Harper government announces new project for job-creating and export-enhancing infrastructure along BC’s Highway 91 - March 28, 2013
• Minister Fast Highlights Canada’s Commitment to Creating New Opportunities for Innovative Canadian Exporters - March 15, 2013
• Harper Government Marks Conclusion of Latest Round of Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations - March 12, 2013
• Construction of $90-million Road, Rail and Utility Corridor at Port of Prince Rupert will support billions in new terminal developments and increase Canadian trade capacity and exports to Asia-Pacific markets - March 8, 2013
• Helping grow Canada’s exports to fast-growing Asian markets through Vancouver’s South Shore Trade Area - February 21, 2013
• Minister Fast holds pre-budget consultation with B.C. business leaders - February 20, 2013
• Harper government partners with Port Metro Vancouver to improve movement of exports through the Asia-Pacific Gateway to fast-growing Asian markets - January 24, 2013
• Canada Expands Capacity to Export Beef to China - January 11, 2013

2012

• Harper Government Advances Pro-Trade Plan to Open New Markets in 2012 - December 27, 2012
• Minister Lebel discussed transportation, trade and the budget with the GTA Chinese-Canadian community - December 18, 2012
• The Harper government moves to strengthen rail freight service - December 11, 2012
• South Fraser Perimeter Road opens Dec. 1 - November 30, 2012
• Minister Lebel promotes aviation and trade cooperation in China - November 13, 2012
• Boosting Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway advantage - October 30, 2012
• Easing congestion in Surrey and Langley will boost Asia-Pacific Gateway's competitive advantage - October 19, 2012
• Canada formally joins Trans-Pacific Partnership - October 9, 2012
• 52 Street S.E. to reopen September 29, 2012 - September 29, 2012
• Minister Fast welcomes Chinese counterpart Chen Deming to Canada - September 23, 2012
• Opening new markets and increasing Canadian exports generates jobs – Creating benefits for middle-class families: report - September 11, 2012
• Minister Fast wraps up successful trade mission to Southeast Asia - September 4, 2012
• Minister Fast announces creation of Canada-ASEAN Business Council - August 31, 2012
• International Trade Minister deepening Canada's ties in fast-growing markets with trade mission to Southeast Asia - August 26, 2012
• Consultations on next phase of government's pro-trade plan to take place in Vancouver - August 24, 2012
• Consultations on next phase of government's pro-trade plan to take place in Vancouver - August 23, 2012
• Consultations on next phase of government's pro-trade plan to take place in Calgary - August 22, 2012
• Consultations on next phase of government's pro-trade plan to take place in Saskatoon - August 22, 2012
• Consultations on next phase of government's pro-trade plan to take place in Winnipeg - August 21, 2012
• Canada-China economic complementarities study released - August 15, 2012
• Minister Fast concludes &quotwestward march&quot Asia-Pacific Gateway consultations - July 20, 2012
• Bank Rail Corridor Project Highlights Commitment to Improving Transportation Infrastructure - July 15, 2012
• Appointment to the Port Alberni Port Authority - June 28, 2012
• Harper government welcomes Sichuan Airlines' inaugural passenger flight- June 22, 2012
• Canada and India sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in road transportation - June 11, 2012
• Canada and the United States announce air cargo security improvements - May 31, 2012
• Funding for shore power at Canadian ports to boost business and tourism and protect the environment - May 4, 2012
• Canada discusses the importance of transportation and trade to the economy at the International Transport Forum's 2012 summit - May 3, 2012
• Canada meets with Chinese representative at the International Transport Forum's 2012 summit - May 3, 2012
• MP Tweed addresses transportation and innovation at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in North America annual conference - April 30, 2012
• Transport Canada and Green Marine sign memorandum of cooperation to strengthen marine environmental performance - April 23, 2012
• Appointment to the Prince Rupert Port Authority - April 16, 2012
• Minister Fast highlights commercial successes in Japan - March 26, 2012
• Harper government further strengthens Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway advantages- February 23, 2012
• Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway gets stronger- February 22, 2012
• Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA)- February 8, 2012
• Harper government invests in Canadian ports - January 25, 2012
• Asia-Pacific Gateway facilitates record lumber exports - January 19, 2012

2011

• Roberts Bank Rail Corridor upgrades benefit communities, boost Asia-Pacific trade - December 20, 2011
• International Trade Minister Ed Fast Advances Canada’s Economic Interests in Asia-Pacific Region - November 14, 2011
• Expanding Canada’s Trade and Investment Ties in Asia-Pacific Region a Harper Government Priority - November 10, 2011
• International Trade Minister Ed Fast Concludes Trade Mission to India - November 9, 2011
• Harper Government Focused on Economy - November 6, 2011
• Canada Committed to Opening New Global Markets for Canadian Businesses - November 5, 2011
• Canada’s International Trade Minister Ed Fast Holds Second Annual Dialogue with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma - November 3, 2011
• International Trade Minister Undertakes Trade Mission to India to Deepen Canada-India Trade and Investment Ties - November 2, 2011
• Minister Fast Highlights Harper Government’s Pro-trade Plan in Speech to Vancouver Board of Trade - October 28, 2011
• International Trade Minister Ed Fast Visits Washington to Promote Vital Importance of Canada-U.S. Trade and Defend Canadian Interests - October 18, 2011
• Minister Ed Fast Wraps Up Successful Six-City Trade Visit to China - October 14, 2011
• Canada’s Exports to China, Including of High-Quality Natural Resources, Increasing Thanks to Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative - October 14, 2011
• Minister Fast Undertakes Trade Visit to China to Drive Canada’s Success in Key Priority Market - October 7, 2011
• Trade with Asia key to Canada's long-term prosperity and growth, says International Trade Minister Ed Fast - October 3, 2011
• Minister Fast announces trade and investment framework that will deepen Canada's ties with Southeast Asia - October 2, 2011
• Canadians to benefit from Expanded Bilateral Air Agreement with Japan - October 1, 2011
• Harper government reaffirms committment to growing Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway - September 23, 2011
• Roberts Bank Rail Corridor upgrades benefit communities, boost Asia-Pacific trade - September 16, 2011
• Canada takes part in an important Asia-Pacific conference - September 15, 2011
• Canada announces participation at important Asia-Pacific conference - September 12, 2011
• B.C. and other Canadian exports now flying direct to China - August 29, 2011
• Closer Canada-China economic ties a Harper government priority - August 17, 2011
• Closer Canada-China Economic Ties Will Create Jobs and Opportunity for Canadians - July 13, 2011
• Canada welcomes China Southern Airlines inaugural flight - June 15, 2011
• Closer Economic Ties with India Will Create Jobs and Opportunities for Canadians - June 9, 2011
• Minister Raitt visits Port Metro Vancouver to highlight historic agreement - May 10, 2011
• Strahl meets with West coast supply chain stakeholders - January 13, 2011

2010

• Minister Day highlights trade potential with Vietnam while promoting Asia-Pacific Gateway - November 12, 2010
• Minister Day highlights Asia-Pacific Gateway as direct link to North America - November 9, 2010
• Minister Day reports progress on the Asia-Pacific Gateway - October 1, 2010
• Government of Canada funds green port project in Prince Rupert - September 14, 2010
• Better Access to CN Intermodal Facility for Shippers in Northern B.C. - September 10, 2010
• Ridley Terminals Inc. on course for Record Year - August 17, 2010
• Ministers Day and Baird tour port facilities in British Columbia - July 20, 2010
• The Government of Canada supports Ashcroft Terminal's expansion - July 14, 2010
• North Shore of the Asia-Pacific Gateway keeps expanding - July 14, 2010
• Road construction for Canada's inland port begins - June 18, 2010
• Construction begins on the Circle Drive South project - May 28, 2010
• Minister Day strengthens transportation ties with Japan - May 21, 2010
• The Asia-Pacific Gateway: Key to strengthening our relations with China - May 19, 2010
• Minister Day oversees new port agreement to attract Asia-Pacific Gateway business - May 18, 2010
• State-of-the-art dockside Ganrty cranes now operating at Deltaport - January 18, 2010
• Government of Canada takes action to facilitate shortsea shipping - January 15, 2010
• Promotional Video Launch: The Asia-Pacific Gateway helps you connect to opportunities - January 15, 2010

2009

• China grants Canada Approved Destination Status - December 3, 2009
• PM announces funding for South Shore Trade Area - October 13, 2009
• The Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce new measures to attract investment and boost trade - October 8, 2009
• Canada and the Republic of Korea Reach Blue Sky Air Transportation Agreement - July 15, 2009
• Baird to visit China - Minister on Mission to strengthen ties, boost travel and trade - July 12, 2009
• Minister Day Concludes Successful Trade Mission to Japan and China - April 16, 2009
• Minister Day Launches New Trade Offices in China to Help Canadian Business - April 14, 2009
• Minister Day Sparks Initiatives to Spur Economic Partnership with Japan - April 11, 2009
• Canada and Japan expand bilateral air transport agreement - April 9, 2009
• Governments of Canada, British Columbia and partners deliver new infrastructure funding - March 27, 2009
• PM joins Premier Campbell for official start of construction on South Fraser Perimeter Road - January 12, 2009

2008

• Federal-provincial partnership completes highway 16 improvements - December 19, 2008
• Pitt River Bridge Project Marks Milestone - October 27, 2008
• The Government of Canada invests over $20 million in British Columbia's transportation system - September 5, 2008
• The Government of Canada will invest over $3.5 million in Prince George, B.C. transportation infrastructure - September 2, 2008
• Prince George Airport approved for international air cargo transshipment program - July 24, 2008
• Prime Minister Harper announces new bridge to complete ring road and ease traffic congestion in Saskatoon - June 20, 2008
• The Government of Canada and the City of Calgary invest in infrastructure - June 6, 2008
• Minister Emerson concludes successful visit to China - May 22, 2008

 

 

2007

• Government of Canada Integrates B.C. Lower Mainland Port Authorities - December 21, 2007
• Canada's Government Announces Air Transport Agreement with Republic of Singapore - November 7, 2007
• Government of Canada announces improvements to the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor - June 28, 2007
• Canada’s New Government announces project in Winnipeg for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative - May 24, 2007
• Canada’s New Government announces projects in Saskatoon for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative - May 24, 2007
• Canada’s New Government announces project in Edmonton for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative - May 24, 2007
• Canada’s New Government announces projects for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative - May 11, 2007
• Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks to the International Conference on Gateways and Corridors - May 4, 2007
• Governments break ground on first gateway project - February 9, 2007
• Minister Emerson in Shanghai to promote Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor to Chinese traders and investors - January 18, 2007
• Minister Emerson signs Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on gateways and corridors with China - January 16, 2007
• Minister Emerson to visit China - January 10, 2007

2006

• Strategic advisors appointed for Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative - December 8, 2006
• Canada's New Government moves to improve efficiency at British Columbia lower mainland ports - November 29, 2006
• “Blue Sky to boost Asia-Pacific Gateway” - Emerson - November 28, 2006
• Prime Minister Harper launches Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative - 11 October 2006
• More railway crossing improvements in British Columbia - July 25, 2006
• Regulations to stabilize container trucking industry in British Columbia Lower Mainland - April 20, 2006
• International Trade Minister David Emerson continues dialogue with Pacific Gateway stakeholders - March 31, 2006