The Alberta government has announced a $250,000 grant to enhance supply chains between Edmonton and the Port of Prince Rupert, a crucial trade gateway for the province's products. The funding will support the coordination of the Industrial Heartland to British Columbia Economic Corridor Forum, aimed at boosting market access for Alberta's commodities.In 2022, the Port of Prince Rupert handled $3.8 billion worth of Alberta's merchandise exports, including propane, agricultural products, and wood pulp. The forum will bring together industry experts, municipalities, indigenous communities, and transportation stakeholders to identify opportunities and challenges along the Hwy. 16 corridor between Edmonton's Industrial Heartland and Prince Rupert.Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen emphasized the importance of gaining access to tidewater for Alberta's commodities, including energy, agriculture, and forestry products. The Prince Rupert Port Authority's president & CEO, Shaun Stevenson, welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the port's capacity expansion and commitment to facilitating future growth.The forum's recommendations will be provided to Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, aiming to improve supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and resilience. Executive director of the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association, Mark Plamondon, stressed the importance of enhancing international competitiveness through Alberta-made energy products exported via West Coast ports. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Alberta government has announced a $250,000 grant to enhance supply chains between Edmonton and the Port of Prince Rupert, a crucial trade gateway for the province's products. The funding will support the coordination of the Industrial Heartland to British Columbia Economic Corridor Forum, aimed at boosting market access for Alberta's commodities.In 2022, the Port of Prince Rupert handled $3.8 billion worth of Alberta's merchandise exports, including propane, agricultural products, and wood pulp. The forum will bring together industry experts, municipalities, indigenous communities, and transportation stakeholders to identify opportunities and challenges along the Hwy. 16 corridor between Edmonton's Industrial Heartland and Prince Rupert.Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen emphasized the importance of gaining access to tidewater for Alberta's commodities, including energy, agriculture, and forestry products. The Prince Rupert Port Authority's president & CEO, Shaun Stevenson, welcomed the collaboration, highlighting the port's capacity expansion and commitment to facilitating future growth.The forum's recommendations will be provided to Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, aiming to improve supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and resilience. Executive director of the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association, Mark Plamondon, stressed the importance of enhancing international competitiveness through Alberta-made energy products exported via West Coast ports. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
