Joint Media Release: Canada’s West Coast Ports Are Leading the Way to Doubling Non-US Trade

Vancouver, B.C., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s west coast ports are playing a crucial role supporting national trade objectives and generating economic prosperity, supporting more than 150,000 Canadian jobs while moving $1.1 billion in goods every day.

The Economic Impact of West Coast Ports study, released today, found B.C.’s maritime gateways at the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Nanaimo serve as the backbone of Canada’s international trade, facilitating the flow of goods that sustain national and provincial prosperity.