The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has unveiled its 2022 Sustainability Report, showcasing its commitment to enhancing Canada’s growth through trade expansion and strategic partnerships. The report emphasizes PRPA’s dedication to critical aspects of sustainable development, including environmental stewardship, community engagement, economic growth, employment opportunities, and effective governance. The report highlights how the authority balances its objectives of facilitating vital trade with the need for thriving, sustainable communities. This approach reflects PRPA’s overarching goal to expand trade and do so in a manner that is responsible and beneficial to all stakeholders involved. In 2022, PRPA awarded 19 contracts to local Indigenous businesses and First Nations joint ventures, worth over $137.7 million. The report also notes that revenues from PRPA’s activities make up 40.4% of the City of Prince Rupert’s net tax revenue in 2022 and highlights other community investments.
