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A message from the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics
The Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative recognizes that Canada is a trading nation, and our ability to compete in a changing world demands a new kind of leadership. Success in international commerce today is driven by the timely and efficient movement of goods and people in global supply chains. It requires new approaches from governments and it means giving businesses the tools to adapt. This important Initiative is our government’s response. Focused on early action, long-term direction and — most importantly — results, our plan will advance the efficiency of the Gateway as a platform for North America and better equip us to take maximum advantage of it. These immediate new investments, policies and regulatory measures will benefit exporters and importers across the country. The vision is one of collaboration between governments and private sector leaders. The result will be a more competitive Canada long into the future.
The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative is led by the Honourable David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway, in collaboration with the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, and other key ministers.