WESTAC (Western Transportation Advisory Council) is a council of transportation leaders in business, government and labour from across Canada.
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This #NationalTruckingWeek, we recognize the professional drivers, carriers and everyone across the trucking industry who connect communities, support businesses and keep goods moving across Canada.
As CANXPORT opens in Prince Rupert, major investments across the gateway are creating new capacity for Canadian trade.
WESTAC looks at why Prince Rupert is becoming an increasingly important part of Canada’s trade infrastructure. tinyurl.com/yk5prt64
Today, we recognize the women powering transportation across supply chains, goods movement and logistics. We’re proud to be an all-female team working in this space and to support continued progress toward greater representation across Canada’s transportation sector.
Fixing known bottlenecks should be a priority for federal funding.
Main projects include the New Westminster & Second Narrows Rail Bridges, Roberts Bank Terminal 2, Deltaport Berth 4, Port of Churchill, and energy export infrastructure. tinyurl.com/ybpvd65h
Trade uncertainty isn’t just about policy. It’s about execution. Improving interprovincial alignment and advancing infrastructure projects are foundational steps that strengthen Canada's transportation and trade system overall. Read more here: tinyurl.com/ybpvd65h
Western Canada’s supply chain reputation is stabilizing, with 69% report no change in 2025 (up from 35% last year) and negative views have declined. Perception matters: lost confidence can mean lost contracts, and once trade shifts, it’s hard to win back. tinyurl.com/ybpvd65h
Uncertainty, not disruption, is now the dominant risk for transportation. While system-wide shocks have eased, trade volatility with the U.S. and fragmented long-term infrastructure planning are constraining investment and confidence. tinyurl.com/ybpvd65h
Regulatory sentiment in Canada is shifting positively in 2025. This rise in confidence is driven by greater alignment between regulatory decisions and domestic economic and transportation needs. tinyurl.com/ybpvd65h
Canada’s transportation leaders are starting 2026 cautiously and steadily. Neutral views of the current business climate dominate, with positive and negative outlooks closely balanced as trade uncertainty and geopolitics temper confidence.
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The 2025 Compass Survey shows that leaders are navigating greater external uncertainty, rising costs, and tighter constraints on planning and investment. In the year ahead, predictability and responsiveness will matter more than stability alone. tinyurl.com/ybpvd65h
WESTAC’s 9th Annual Compass Report is out now! Click below to examine the insights influencing the future of Western Canada’s supply chains. tinyurl.com/ybpvd65h
It was great to hear from the Hon. Steven MacKinnon today. The Pacific Gateway stands as Canada’s crucial link to global trade. Minister MacKinnon emphasized BC’s pivotal role in diversifying our trading partners and doubling exports to non-U.S. markets through the Gateway.
At our Fall Member Forum last week, experts on Canada’s North and WESTAC members gathered in Yellowknife to discuss how to turn northern potential into national purpose. These conversations could not have been timelier.
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WESTAC's annual Compass Survey is now live! This survey provides an opportunity to share expert insights on the state of the transportation and supply chain industry in Western Canada.
👉 Participate in the survey today: legeropinion.co/COMPASS2026A…
Our 2025 Fall Forum is off to a great start! A big thank-you to Ken S. Coates for setting the stage for the day’s discussions on the North’s growing strategic relevance to Canada’s economic, environmental, and geopolitical future.
#FMF25 #NorthernDevelopment #NationBuilding
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
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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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 the G7.
We’re excited to share that WESTAC President & CEO, Lindsay Kislock, is heading south to moderate a panel at the @PNWER Annual Summit on July 22 in Bellevue, WA.
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Congratulations to our President & CEO, Lindsay Kislock, on being recognized for advocacy in @BIVnews' BC 500 list!
#BC500 #BIV #Transportation
