Grain Growers of Canada is welcoming an announcement that the port at Roberts Bank, Vancouver, will be improved.
The plans include a Second Narrows rail crossing.
As Canada’s principal gateway for grain exports to international markets, the Port of Vancouver is critical to the competitiveness of Canadian agriculture and to the government’s goal of doubling exports to non-U.S. markets by 2035, Grain Growers of Canada said.
More than half of the grain grown in Canada is exported through the port, representing approximately $35 million in grain and grain products every day.
Also involved are improvements at Roberts Bank Terminal 2 and the government’s commitment to developing a rail infrastructure strategy focused on capacity, reliability and resilience.
However, Grain Growers said the success of the Gateway Strategy will ultimately depend on addressing long-standing rail bottlenecks, beginning with the Second Narrows rail crossing.
Prioritizing this critical project will ensure the movement of grain and other export commodities, reduce congestion, and strengthen Canada’s ability to compete in global markets.
