Western Premiers Unveil Ambitious Economic Corridor Plan
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:20 pm
Western Canadian premiers have struck a rare moment of consensus, unveiling plans for new economic corridors to better connect provincial resources to international markets. Tired of endless debates, they now appear ready to switch from talk to trade, paving roads to modernize commerce across the nation.
Premiers call on Ottawa to support the development of an economic corridor that spans ports from B.C. to Nunavut
Canada's western premiers say they've agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic corridors to connect provincial resources to international markets.
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