Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday toured the Port of Vancouver and met with B.C. Premier David Eby.
In a post on X, Carney said: “At the Port of Vancouver today to talk about how we can ship to international markets more efficiently. As we strengthen and diversify our trade partnerships, we’re making sure industries and workers have the tools they need to meet that demand.”
The visit may be significant as the federal government is in the process of determining ‘projects of national significance’ for strengthening Canada’s domestic economy. Eby identified the Port of Vancouver earlier this year as a key economic linchpin for increasing Canadian exports to the Asia-Pacific region.
Read more in an article from Island Social Trends.