We want to hear from you!

Provide your input on how we can strengthen the corridor together.

The Northern BC Supply Chain Forum represents an opportunity to build relationships and partnerships between the various stakeholders and communities to help advance opportunities that support economic growth, address safety concerns, and advance decarbonization along the corridor as it relates to the goods movement network.

The Forum will identify collaborative opportunities to strengthen and help realize co-benefit opportunities to shape the community and support the anticipated increased population and economic growth along the corridor.

If you are interested in sending a written submission to the Northern Forum a written submission, scroll down to the bottom of the page. You can also find out our consultation guide there.

About the Northern BC Supply Chain Forum

The Northern BC Supply Chain Forum establishes a collaborative working group comprised of key northern Stakeholders to determine and prioritize issues, identify co-benefit opportunities, and develop recommendations related to the regional transportation system. In coordination with the Government of British Columbia and the Prince Rupert Port Authority, the Forum is a venue to allow for collaborative discussion on the goods movement transportation network along Highway 16 (including Highways 97, 37) and the CN mainline network.

In consideration of the various systems of policy, governance and service which support the network, the forum will address the need for a coordinated multi-agency response to ensure the competitiveness of the northern gateway. A final report will be presented to the Government of British Columbia with recommendations and insights to advance opportunities in the region.

Interested in how you can help shape the future of the Northern Corridor?

Our Goals.

Assess priority issues and opportunities within the scope of the four key focus areas: community safety and emergency preparedness, labour force supply, transportation decarbonization, and economic development opportunities. 

Increase communication, collaboration, and relationships between stakeholders and First Nations along the corridor   

Discuss opportunities to improve the goods movement transportation network.

Meet the Steering Committee.

The Forum is being guided by a Steering Committee that represents multiple agencies and industries with strong interests in economic development and the movement of goods and trade through Northern BC. Members of the Steering Committee include: 

  • The Prince Rupert Port Authority  

  • Transport Canada 

  • The Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure 

  • CN

  • The Northern Development Initiative Trust 

  • The North Central Local Government Association  

  • The BC Trucking Association 

  • The Business Council of BC  

  • The BC Chamber of Commerce 

  • WESTAC 

Upload A Written Submission Today.

The Forum is seeking input on the opportunities and challenges facing the supply chain along the northern BC corridor, on key themes such as economic development, labour force, transportation decarbonization, and emergency preparedness. Communities and organizations are invited to provide a written submission below or reference the consultation guide provided here.