The Port of Churchill has been receiving plenty of attention lately regarding its growing potential as a shipping hub for the province and country.

With its proximity to the Port, Thompson supports that growth.

Deputy Mayor Louis Fitzpatrick comments on how the city can be part of the Port of Churchill’s future, especially in regards to mineral shipments.

“That’s happening already, I mean it’s already moving by rail. We’ve had people interested in setting up bulk fuel stations and various lay down areas for transport trucks and what not to staging areas.”

The Arctic Gateway Group  has been working to develop the Arctic Trade Corridor through improvements to the Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway.

According to AGG CEO, Chris Avery, the Port is already seeing increased demand, with growing shipments of critical minerals and new import and export partnerships to help Canadian agricultural producers diversify and strengthen their supply chains.