The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI)

The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) is an unprecedented association of public and private sector resources to take advantage of Canada’s strategic location as the crossroads between the North American marketplace and the booming economies of Asia.

This initiative is responding to the huge volume in cargo traffic that is expected to increase constantly with Asia-Pacific countries and China in particular. The significant resources invested in the Gateway and Corridor are increasing Canada’s competitiveness. Specifically, improvements in the British Columbia ports and related railroad infrastructure have reduced bottlenecks and helped to swiftly move merchandise to inland and multimodal transportation hubs.

Private sector investment in the gateway and corridor has been an important component of its success. Investors are participating in projects ranging from bridge construction to terminal infrastructure at Canada’s western ports. These investments complement the federal government’s contribution of over $860 million in infrastructure projects worth $2.3 billion located in all four western provinces.

The APGCI provides potential investors with a substantial competitive advantage. In addition, logistical benefits make Canada even more attractive as an investment location.

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Information in this section is provided by the Government of Canada