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The Government of Canada is committed to concrete measures that contribute to a more productive, competitive economy. The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative is an important example. Its purpose is to strengthen Canada’s competitive position in international commerce.

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Ministers Day and Baird tour port facilities in British Columbia


Ministers Day and Baird tour port facilities in British Columbia Prince Rupert, B.C. — Today the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Canada’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird concluded their tour of port facilities in Kitimat and Prince Rupert, British Columbia. [More...]
July 20, 2010

The Government of Canada supports Ashcroft Terminal's expansion


The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, on behalf of the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced a $5-million federal funding commitment to Ashcroft Terminal for the expansion of its industrial-zoned land into a multi-user rail facility. ASHCROFT, B.C. — The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, on behalf of the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced a $5-million federal funding commitment to Ashcroft Terminal for the expansion of its industrial-zoned land into a multi-user rail facility.[More...]
July 14, 2010

North Shore of the Asia-Pacific Gateway keeps expanding


The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the start of construction on the Lynn Creek Rail Bridge and Brooksbank Avenue Underpass project in North Vancouver, B.C. This federal investment of over $21 million will improve access to ports and railways, and help to seize job creation opportunities with a skilled workforce as we strengthen our trading connections overseas. VANCOUVER — The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today marked the start of construction on the Lynn Creek Rail Bridge and Brooksbank Avenue Underpass project in North Vancouver, B.C. This federal investment of over $21 million will improve access to ports and railways, and help to seize job creation opportunities with a skilled workforce as we strengthen our trading connections overseas. [More...]
July 14, 2010

Road Construction for Canada's Inland Port Begins


Minister Vic Toews delivers a speech on behalf of Minister Day at the CentrePort construction milestones event in Winnipeg, June 18, 2010. WINNIPEG — Today marked the start of construction of various road improvements around CentrePort Canada, the 20,000-acre inland port in Winnipeg. The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, on behalf of Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, announced these milestones today in Winnipeg. He was joined by the Honourable Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba, and Diane Gray, CEO of CentrePort Canada Inc. [More...]
June 18, 2010

Construction begins on the Circle Drive South project


Left to right: Minister Lynne Yelich, Premier Brad Wall, Mayor Donald J. Atchison and Minister Day turn sod to mark the start of construction of the Circle Drive South Project, Saskatoon, May 28, 2010. OTTAWA — The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, as well as the Honourable Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan, and Donald J. Atchison, mayor of Saskatoon, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony today to mark the start of construction of the Circle Drive South Project. [More...]
May 28, 2010

Minister Day strengthens transportation ties with Japan


Minister Stockwell Day, left, shakes hands with Seiji Maehara, Japan's Minister of Land, Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism in Tokyo, May 20, 2010. OTTAWA — Today the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, concluded his visit to Japan where he advanced the Canada-Japan relationship and promoted the use of Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway to the Japanese government and business community. [More...]
May 21, 2010

The Asia-Pacific Gateway: Key to strengthening our relations with China


Minister Day meets Lou Jiwei, Chairman, China Investment Corporation - Beijing, May 19, 2010 OTTAWA — Today the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, concluded a visit to China where he promoted the Asia-Pacific Gateway as the fastest way for Chinese exporters to ship from factory floors to North American stores. [More...]

May 19, 2010

Minister Day oversees new port agreement to attract Asia-Pacific Gateway business


Minister Day speaks with Chinese media following the signing of the agreement between Winnipeg's CentrePort Canada and Chongqing's Cuntan Port in China, Tuesday May 18, 2010, Shanghai, China OTTAWA — The Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today witnessed the signing of an agreement between Winnipeg’s CentrePort Canada and Chongqing’s Cuntan Port in China. This agreement between the two inland ports will support increased trade and investment in Canada and China. [More...]

May 18, 2010

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