The federal government is contributing up to $33.1 million to six projects across B.C. and Alberta to enhance transportation and regional trade at critical ports and rail yards. The investments, made through the National Trade Corridors Fund, will support projects such as increased rail service to the Port of Vancouver, a digital platform for shipment visibility, and infrastructure upgrades at various ports and rail yards.
The federal government is contributing up to $33.1 million to six projects across B.C. and Alberta to help boost transport and regional trade at critical ports and rail yards.
The six projects fall under the National Trade Corridors Fund. Up to $10 million will be invested to Canada National Railway for more frequent transport and passenger rail trains to and from the Port of Vancouver. Jonathan Wilkinson, minister of energy and Natural Resources and MP for North Vancouver, along with senior director of operations at Richardson International Devendra Maharaj, added their support for the project at Wednesday’s announcement.
“This expansion is one step in an ongoing effort to ensure Canada’s industry remains strong and competitive,” Maharaj said.
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE TRADE PORTS RAILWAYS
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Canucks sign defenceman Marcus Pettersson to six-year, US$33-million extensionVancouver Canucks traded for defenceman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O’Connor in a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night
Read more »
Take Back Alberta founder plans to fight $112K in fines levied by Elections AlbertaThe body that oversees provincial election spending and voting rules has laid over $112,000 in fines against Take Back Alberta and its founder, David Parker, who plans to fight it.
Read more »
3rd-party advertiser Take Back Alberta fined more than $100K by Elections AlbertaTake Back Alberta, the third-party advertiser that made headlines for its role in the high-profile party-vote ouster of former premier Jason Kenney, has been fined more than $100,000 by Elections Alberta.
Read more »
Alberta Launches Assisted Living Alberta, Latest Agency in Healthcare RestructuringThe Alberta government continues its push to restructure healthcare, announcing Assisted Living Alberta as the final agency to take over services from Alberta Health Services. The new agency will focus on continuing and assisted care, as well as home care, addressing the growing needs of Alberta's senior population. However, critics raise concerns about the government's approach, arguing that it prioritizes restructuring over solving existing issues in seniors' care.
Read more »
Alberta government dismisses board of Alberta Health ServicesJust weeks after firing the head of Alberta Health Services, the Alberta government has dismissed the AHS board of directors and replaced it with the deputy minister of health.
Read more »
Legal Aid Funding Changes Could Hurt Vulnerable Albertans, Advocates WarnProposed changes to the Alberta Law Foundation's mandatory contribution rate to Legal Aid Alberta are raising concerns that access to justice for vulnerable and low-income Albertans will be limited. The foundation generates revenue from interest earned on lawyers' pooled trust accounts and distributes it to non-profits, including Legal Aid Alberta and smaller clinics. Doubling the contribution to Legal Aid Alberta would reduce funding for smaller organizations and make Legal Aid Alberta's funding less stable.
Read more »