Port Alberta Funding to Build Blueprint for the Future
March 20, 2008 | General, YEG News Releases
Edmonton, Alberta — The Government of Canada is investing in the development of a strategic plan to help position Port Alberta as a major North American inland trade and transportation hub.
The Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding of $1.5 million toward the plan today.
“This investment marks an important step toward building the foundation needed to make Port Alberta a reality and success,” said Minister Ambrose. “This investment will help develop a blueprint that will bring the Port Alberta concept to life and create an industry-led council to provide leadership for the initiative.”