WESTAC's profile picture. WESTAC (Western Transportation Advisory Council) is a council of transportation leaders in business, government and labour from across Canada.

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WESTAC (Western Transportation Advisory Council) is a council of transportation leaders in business, government and labour from across Canada.

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.

WESTAC's tweet image. 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.
WESTAC's tweet image. 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. 👉Learn more here: tinyurl.com/3bxtpv2s

WESTAC's tweet image. 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.

👉Learn more here: tinyurl.com/3bxtpv2s

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/COMPASS2026A1

WESTAC's tweet image. 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/COMPASS2026A1

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

WESTAC's tweet image. 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

WESTAC's tweet image. 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

WESTAC's tweet image. 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…


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. tinyurl.com/ms9such4

WESTAC's tweet image. 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.

tinyurl.com/ms9such4

Congratulations to our President & CEO, Lindsay Kislock, on being recognized for advocacy in @BIVnews' BC 500 list! #BC500 #BIV #Transportation

WESTAC's tweet image. Congratulations to our President & CEO, Lindsay Kislock, on being recognized for advocacy in @BIVnews'  BC 500 list! 

#BC500 #BIV #Transportation

WESTAC looks forward to working with Minister @DevinDVote as Chair of the Board. His commitment to reducing regulatory delays and attracting investment to advance economic corridors is exactly what Western Canada needs now. #transportation

WESTAC's tweet image. WESTAC looks forward to working with Minister @DevinDVote as Chair of the Board. His commitment to reducing regulatory delays and attracting investment to advance economic corridors is exactly what Western Canada needs now. #transportation
WESTAC's tweet image. WESTAC looks forward to working with Minister @DevinDVote as Chair of the Board. His commitment to reducing regulatory delays and attracting investment to advance economic corridors is exactly what Western Canada needs now. #transportation
WESTAC's tweet image. WESTAC looks forward to working with Minister @DevinDVote as Chair of the Board. His commitment to reducing regulatory delays and attracting investment to advance economic corridors is exactly what Western Canada needs now. #transportation

WESTAC’s 2025 Spring Member Forum will provide a forward-looking analysis of key economic and political developments, equipping industry leaders with the knowledge to navigate risks and seize new opportunities. #IWD2025 #embraceequity

WESTAC's tweet image. WESTAC’s 2025 Spring Member Forum will provide a forward-looking analysis of key economic and political developments, equipping industry leaders with the knowledge to navigate risks and seize new opportunities. #IWD2025 #embraceequity

🔧Canada’s productivity challenges are holding back economic growth. Transportation leaders identify regulatory delays, technological gaps, and coordination issues as the primary barriers to improved productivity. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

WESTAC's tweet image. 🔧Canada’s productivity challenges are holding back economic growth. Transportation leaders identify regulatory delays, technological gaps, and coordination issues as the primary barriers to improved productivity. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

💡Where should a $5 billion investment go to create real impact? Infrastructure is the backbone of resilience. More than fixing bottlenecks, it’s about preparing Canada’s supply chains for the demands of an evolving global trade environment. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

WESTAC's tweet image. 💡Where should a $5 billion investment go to create real impact? 

Infrastructure is the backbone of resilience. More than fixing bottlenecks, it’s about preparing Canada’s supply chains for the demands of an evolving global trade environment.

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

🌎 Persistent disruptions have eroded confidence in Western Canada’s supply chains, with 61% of leaders reporting a decline in reputation. Restoring trust will require decisive action to improve operational stability and long-term resilience. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

WESTAC's tweet image. 🌎 Persistent disruptions have eroded confidence in Western Canada’s supply chains, with 61% of leaders reporting a decline in reputation. Restoring trust will require decisive action to improve operational stability and long-term resilience. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

⚖️ Canada’s regulatory environment continues to pose significant barriers to progress. The 2025 Compass Report reveals widespread frustration in the transportation industry with inefficiencies in project approvals and inconsistent policies. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

WESTAC's tweet image. ⚖️ Canada’s regulatory environment continues to pose significant barriers to progress. 

The 2025 Compass Report reveals widespread frustration in the transportation industry with inefficiencies in project approvals and inconsistent policies. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

🚚 Addressing systemic vulnerabilities is essential to restoring Canada’s competitive edge. Transportation leaders have identified a lack of coordinated infrastructure planning and a declining global reputation as critical concerns for 2025. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

WESTAC's tweet image. 🚚 Addressing systemic vulnerabilities is essential to restoring Canada’s competitive edge. 

Transportation leaders have identified a lack of coordinated infrastructure planning and a declining global reputation as critical concerns for 2025. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

The business environment in Western Canada reflects a fragile balance. The 2025 Compass Report highlights a dominant neutral sentiment among transportation industry leaders, signalling cautious optimism amid persistent uncertainties. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

WESTAC's tweet image. The business environment in Western Canada reflects a fragile balance. The 2025 Compass Report highlights a dominant neutral sentiment among transportation industry leaders, signalling cautious optimism amid persistent uncertainties.
 
Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

Canada’s transportation sector is bracing for another challenging year. The 2025 Compass Report reveals a striking shift in priorities, with disruptions taking precedence over traditional concerns like labour shortages. Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

WESTAC's tweet image. Canada’s transportation sector is bracing for another challenging year. 

The 2025 Compass Report reveals a striking shift in priorities, with disruptions taking precedence over traditional concerns like labour shortages. 

Read more: tinyurl.com/3jn8pcc4

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