Where the Jobs Are
Asia Pacific Gateway Infrastructure Projects
The Gateway multi-modal supply chain is synonymous with the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor, which is a system of transportation infrastructure, road and rail connections that reach across Western Canada and into the economic heartlands of North America, as well as major airports and border crossings.
British Columbia's strategic geographical location and longstanding cultural ties with Asia make the west coast of Canada the prime Asia Pacific trade corridor for North America. This world-class transportation network is an integrated supply chain of airports, seaports, rail and road connections, and border crossings.
By 2020, Asia Pacific container traffic to North America is forecast to expand by 300%, and anticipated trade from Asia could bring in $76 billion for B.C. and $230 billion for Canada, according to the province. Even a 1% increase in container traffic through B.C. ports translates into $250 million per year and 4,000 new jobs for B.C.'s economy. The lower mainland and the Prince Rupert/Kitimat regions are expected to be most directly affected by Gateway infrastructure projects, both in terms of construction and long-term operations.
To strengthen Canada's competitive position in international commerce, Gateway partners have set ambitious growth targets for B.C.'s trade corridor. These commitments include major investments in infrastructure across the province totalling more than $15 billion.
