The Western Transportation Advisory Council (WESTAC) is an influential, non-profit association of key transportation organizations, represented by senior business, labour and government decision-makers. The Council highlights the contribution of transportation to Canada's economic and social well-being and focuses on priorities to ensure our competitiveness in world markets.

 

As a catalyst and thought leader, WESTAC creates, advances and shares ideas to improve the transportation supply chain. As an industry champion, it promotes transportation as a critical sector supporting trade, jobs and our high standard of living. WESTAC’s activities are primarily based within Western Canada, although the Council recognizes that transportation is a nationally integrated system requiring active participation across the country.

 

The Council was formed in 1973, through the vision of four Western Canadians, Hon. Fred Peacock, Alberta’s Minister of Industry & Commerce; Hon. Alex Macdonald, BC’s Minister of Industrial Development, Trade & Commerce; Hon. Leonard Evans, Manitoba’s Minister of Industry & Commerce, and Hon. Roy Romanow, Saskatchewan’s Attorney-General and Minister of Transport.

 

Today, members span the modes and sectors: carriers, logistics providers, shippers, ports and terminals, labour unions, and the three levels of government. A key WESTAC asset is the senior level of our members, who are decision-makers in their respective organizations. They are typically executives, ministers, and labour leaders.  Each is actively concerned with the well-being of the region’s transportation system, as a foundation of economic growth and national strength.

 

The Council

 

·       Provides concise, clear information about critical transportation issues, producing high-level publications and reports on these timely issues

·       Provides a forum where the active players meet to address issues and concerns in a non-confrontational setting

·       Serves as a united voice for the transportation industry, across modes and sectors

·       Advocates key issues affecting the industry in a balanced, informed and credible manner

·       Leads on career initiatives and HR planning – forming industry-wide, region-wide campaigns and programs to address this fundamental problem

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·       Hosts high-quality events bringing together the greatest minds in today’s industry

·       Communicates with stakeholders both internal and external to inform and build support for transportation initiatives

·       Coordinates with other industry associations and players to ensure transportation remains a priority with all Canadians and to promote the concept that Transportation Matters

 

For more information on WESTAC, and its initiatives please contact our President, Ruth Sol.

 

Thank you for your continued interest in our organization.

 

To view upcoming and recent conferences and workshops organized by WESTAC, see Events.

 

For more information on membership please see the WESTAC Brochure