The Pacific Gateway: A Canadian Opportunity
October 19.2006

Members' Statement

Mr. James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, CPC): Mr. Speaker from the Hudson's Bay Company to the St. Lawrence Seaway, FTA, NAFTA and now the Pacific Gateway, Canada is, and always has been, a trading nation.
The next chapter of our international opportunities lies in our ability to capitalize on the unprecedented economic growth that is occurring in the Asia-Pacific region.
We are at the geographic crossroads between the massive economy of the United States and the rapidly emerging economies of China, India, and indeed all of Asia.
Our Conservative Government recognizes this opportunity, and we are taking action.
We are investing $591 million in key infrastructure projects across British Columbia and western Canada, improving security, making transportation efficient, and working with all levels of government cooperatively to make the Asia-Pacific Gateway a national success story.
Conservatives believe in free trade, reaching out, seeking global opportunities, and we believe in creating Canadian jobs through world sales.
We promised to take the lead on the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridors Initiative, and we will make it a success story for all Canadians.