Canadian farmers and agricultural exporters could benefit from a major federal initiative aimed at expanding trade capacity through the Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest and most important export gateway.
On July 16, the Federal Government unveiled its Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy, a long-term plan designed to strengthen the country's ability to move commodities to international markets.
While the strategy includes several major components, two areas stand out for agriculture: expanding land and infrastructure for bulk export terminals and improving rail capacity serving the port.