June 2, 2015 – Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced the creation of two ‘single-window’ Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Points in the province of Alberta, to strengthen the region’s international trade capacity.
Port Alberta, which serves the Edmonton region, and the Calgary Region Inland Port, will assist in leveraging the province’s role as a hub for international transportation, manufacturing, and distribution. By designating the new FTZ Points for Port Alberta and Calgary Region Inland Port, national and international companies will now have faster and more efficient access to markets in Western Canada and beyond.
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-954-1042
Email: nicholas.insley@wd-deo.gc.ca
Katie Findlay
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Calgary Economic Development
Telephone: 403-880-7040
Cell: 403-969-9396
Karl Yeh
Digital Communications and Regional Marketing Lead
Calgary Regional Partnership
Telephone: 403-305-8823
Chris Chodan
Edmonton International Airport
Telephone: 780-700-3596
Email: cchodan@flyeia.com
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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