British News Agency

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said the Port of Churchill provides a direct northern link for transporting agricultural products from Western Canada to Europe.

Anand said bringing the port into operation could reduce Canada’s dependence on traditional export corridors.

Anand said the resumption of grain shipments through the Port of Churchill provides important infrastructure supporting Canada’s efforts to diversify its trade routes, noting that the port offers an alternative trade channel between Canadian producers and European markets.

Anand said more than 100,000 tonnes of products are expected to be transported through the Port of Churchill this season.

Anand said the port would increase Canadian agricultural products’ access to European markets while also contributing to the diversification of the country’s export infrastructure.