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WESTAC (Western Transportation Advisory Council) is a council of transportation leaders in business, government and labour from across Canada.

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Today, we honour and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to recognize the deep history and enduring spirit of Indigenous communities. #NIHM2024 #NIPD2024

Today, we honour and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to recognize the deep history and enduring spirit of Indigenous communities. 
#NIHM2024 #NIPD2024
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ICYMI: Yesterday was the International Day of the Seafarers. We celebrate the invaluable contributions of seafarers around the world who keep global trade moving and ensure goods reach their respective markets. #dayoftheseafarers #maritime #shipping #trade #transportation

ICYMI: Yesterday was the International Day of the Seafarers. We celebrate the invaluable contributions of seafarers around the world who keep global trade moving and ensure goods reach their respective markets. 
#dayoftheseafarers #maritime #shipping #trade  #transportation
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#RailSafetyWeek in Canada and #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek in the US start today! Let's work together to ensure everyone stays safe around rail tracks. #RailSafety is everyone's responsibility. Let us know why it matters to you by joining the conversation at cn.ca/RSW2024

#RailSafetyWeek in Canada and #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek in the US start today! Let's work together to ensure everyone stays safe around rail tracks. #RailSafety is everyone's responsibility. Let us know why it matters to you by joining the conversation at cn.ca/RSW2024
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Today, we acknowledge the critical role of the maritime industry in keeping the world connected. Shipping continues to be the backbone of international commerce, enabling the movement of goods and driving economic growth. ⚓ #transportation #worldmaritimeday #trade #shipping

Today, we acknowledge the critical role of the maritime industry in keeping the world connected. Shipping continues to be the backbone of international commerce, enabling the movement of goods and driving economic growth. ⚓

#transportation #worldmaritimeday #trade #shipping
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Canada’s transportation sector is bracing for another challenging year. The 2025 Compass Report reveals a striking shift in priorities, with disruptions taking precedence over traditional concerns like labour shortages. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

Canada’s transportation sector is bracing for another challenging year. 

The 2025 Compass Report reveals a striking shift in priorities, with disruptions taking precedence over traditional concerns like labour shortages. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4
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The business environment in Western Canada reflects a fragile balance. The 2025 Compass Report highlights a dominant neutral sentiment among transportation industry leaders, signalling cautious optimism amid persistent uncertainties. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

The business environment in Western Canada reflects a fragile balance. The 2025 Compass Report highlights a dominant neutral sentiment among transportation industry leaders, signalling cautious optimism amid persistent uncertainties.
 
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🚚 Addressing systemic vulnerabilities is essential to restoring Canada’s competitive edge. Transportation leaders have identified a lack of coordinated infrastructure planning and a declining global reputation as critical concerns for 2025. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

🚚 Addressing systemic vulnerabilities is essential to restoring Canada’s competitive edge. 

Transportation leaders have identified a lack of coordinated infrastructure planning and a declining global reputation as critical concerns for 2025. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4
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⚖️ Canada’s regulatory environment continues to pose significant barriers to progress. The 2025 Compass Report reveals widespread frustration in the transportation industry with inefficiencies in project approvals and inconsistent policies. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

⚖️ Canada’s regulatory environment continues to pose significant barriers to progress. 

The 2025 Compass Report reveals widespread frustration in the transportation industry with inefficiencies in project approvals and inconsistent policies. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4
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🌎 Persistent disruptions have eroded confidence in Western Canada’s supply chains, with 61% of leaders reporting a decline in reputation. Restoring trust will require decisive action to improve operational stability and long-term resilience. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

🌎 Persistent disruptions have eroded confidence in Western Canada’s supply chains, with 61% of leaders reporting a decline in reputation. Restoring trust will require decisive action to improve operational stability and long-term resilience. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4
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💡Where should a $5 billion investment go to create real impact? Infrastructure is the backbone of resilience. More than fixing bottlenecks, it’s about preparing Canada’s supply chains for the demands of an evolving global trade environment. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

💡Where should a $5 billion investment go to create real impact? 

Infrastructure is the backbone of resilience. More than fixing bottlenecks, it’s about preparing Canada’s supply chains for the demands of an evolving global trade environment.

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4
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🔧Canada’s productivity challenges are holding back economic growth. Transportation leaders identify regulatory delays, technological gaps, and coordination issues as the primary barriers to improved productivity. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

🔧Canada’s productivity challenges are holding back economic growth. Transportation leaders identify regulatory delays, technological gaps, and coordination issues as the primary barriers to improved productivity. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4
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WESTAC’s 2025 Spring Member Forum will provide a forward-looking analysis of key economic and political developments, equipping industry leaders with the knowledge to navigate risks and seize new opportunities. #IWD2025 #embraceequity

WESTAC’s 2025 Spring Member Forum will provide a forward-looking analysis of key economic and political developments, equipping industry leaders with the knowledge to navigate risks and seize new opportunities. #IWD2025 #embraceequity
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WESTAC looks forward to working with Minister Devin Dreeshen as Chair of the Board. His commitment to reducing regulatory delays and attracting investment to advance economic corridors is exactly what Western Canada needs now. #transportation

WESTAC looks forward to working with Minister <a href="/DevinDVote/">Devin Dreeshen</a> as Chair of the Board. His commitment to reducing regulatory delays and attracting investment to advance economic corridors is exactly what Western Canada needs now. #transportation
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Congratulations to our President & CEO, Lindsay Kislock, on being recognized for advocacy in BIV News' BC 500 list! #BC500 #BIV #Transportation

Congratulations to our President &amp; CEO, Lindsay Kislock, on being recognized for advocacy in <a href="/BIVnews/">BIV News</a>'  BC 500 list! 

#BC500 #BIV #Transportation
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We’re excited to share that WESTAC President & CEO, Lindsay Kislock, is heading south to moderate a panel at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Annual Summit on July 22 in Bellevue, WA. tinyurl.com/ms9such4

We’re excited to share that WESTAC President &amp; CEO, Lindsay Kislock, is heading south to moderate a panel at the <a href="/PNWER/">Pacific NorthWest Economic Region</a> Annual Summit on July 22 in Bellevue, WA.

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Today, Transport Canada’s trucking hackathon kicks off. Provinces and territories are getting together to bring down interprovincial barriers to trucking in Canada, which could grow our GDP by up to $1.6 billion annually. By working together, we can build the strongest economy in

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It’s Rail Safety Week—a time to focus on protecting our communities around railways. Small actions, like staying alert and following signals, can make a big difference. Let’s commit to putting safety first every day. #RSW2025 #STOPTrackTragedies

It’s Rail Safety Week—a time to focus on protecting our communities around railways. Small actions, like staying alert and following signals, can make a big difference. Let’s commit to putting safety first every day.

#RSW2025 #STOPTrackTragedies
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We are proud to celebrate Supply Chain Week in BC! This year’s theme, "Strengthening Supply Chains: Resilience & Collaboration," highlights the power of innovation, cross-sector partnership, and adaptability in shaping the future of supply networks. #SupplyChainWeek #Resilience

We are proud to celebrate Supply Chain Week in BC! This year’s theme, "Strengthening Supply Chains: Resilience &amp; Collaboration," highlights the power of innovation, cross-sector partnership, and adaptability in shaping the future of supply networks.
 
#SupplyChainWeek #Resilience