Lobbying In Ottawa!

The Surrey Board of Trade’s Policy Manager, Ray Hudson, travelled to Ottawa last week with Jeff Scott, CEO, Fraser Surrey Docks who was leading a delegation of customers and supply chain partners. The purpose of the advocacy delegation was to familiarize and underscore the critical importance of the Fraser River to the Canadian economy. Meetings were held with: The Prime Minister’s office, the Clerk of the Privy Council, Deputy Minister and Staff for Finance Minister Joe Oliver, Infrastructure Minister Denis Lebel’s political staff, Agriculture Canada, International Trade, Minister of National Revenue, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Transport Minister Lisa Raitt as well as numerous MP’s of all political backgrounds. “We wanted to be in Ottawa to underscore just how important the Fraser River is and that it is as significant to the Canadian economy as is the St. Lawrence Seaway,” said Scott. “With the growth of the Asia-Pacific Gateway, it is critical that the federal government remains aware that the river’s infrastructure requires support and assistance from all levels of government to ensure that this critical asset can continue to meet the growing market demands and contribute to Canada’s economy.” Seen here are Ray Hudson, Policy Manager, Surrey Board of Trade,  Jasbir Sandhu, MP Surrey-North and Jeff Scott, CEO, Fraser Surrey Docks.