The Manitoba and Saskatchewan governments have signed an agreement with Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) to enhance infrastructure and unlock new global trade opportunities via the Port of Churchill — Canada’s only deepwater Arctic port.
Announced Tuesday, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) lays out a five-year roadmap to establish a renewed Arctic trade corridor aimed at strengthening supply chains, expanding access to international markets, and supporting Prairie industries. including agriculture.
“Churchill presents huge opportunities when it comes to mining, agriculture, and energy,” said Kinew. “Through this agreement with AGG and Saskatchewan, we are going to unlock new opportunities for businesses in Manitoba and Saskatchewan to get goods to market.”
Under the MOU, AGG will invest in upgrading port and rail infrastructure and lengthen the shipping season to accommodate greater freight volumes. Saskatchewan will activate trade networks through its trade offices and industry partners, while Manitoba will lead efforts to secure federal infrastructure funding and regulatory support.
Part of the MOU includes connecting producers, processors, industries, and exporters in Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the Arctic Trade Corridor.
"Streamlining access to ports, such as Churchill will allow our goods better access to new and emerging international markets,” Moe said
AGG CEO Chris Avery said the commitment from Manitoba and Saskatchewan is a clear signal that Canada's Arctic Trade Corridor will play a major role in Canadas trade and transportation future.
“As an established, efficient link to world markets, with economic reconciliation built into everything we do, the Port of Churchill is actively shipping, open for business, and ready to deliver for prairie producers and Canadian exports - while returning the benefits to AGG's Indigenous and northern ownership communities," Avery said.
