infrastructure, as well as PRPA, Ray-Mont Logistics, and CN.” INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS Indigenous involvement has been a defining feature of the project’s development. “CANXPORT will support a variety of agricultural, forestry, and manufactured petrochemical products from across Western Canada with capability for additional commodities,” Bamford says. “In addition, local Indigenous partners are involved in the development and operation of CANXPORT. The primary contract site development was awarded by PRPA to an Indigenous joint venture that includes Metlakatla First Nation, Lax Kw’alaams Band, Gitxaała Nation, and IDL Projects Inc.” She also highlights their role in logistics operations. “Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams are also majority owners of Gat Leedm Logistics, the largest provider of truck drayage services within the Port, that will also support CANXPORT’s operation.” 62 NOV 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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