B.C. Premier David Eby says he is “disappointed” by the recent decision of a Saskatchewan potash and fertilizer company to set up a $1 billion export terminal in Washington state rather than at a port in his province.
Potash and fertilizer producer Nutrien has confirmed it has chosen the Port of Longview in Washington over ports in Vancouver or Rupert, B.C.
The premier told reporters during a Nov. 24 press conference that he was “really disappointed” by Nutrien’s decision, saying he would’ve been onboard with expanding ports in B.C. to meet Nutrien’s needs.
“Obviously there’s the potential for port expansion in British Columbia, which I’m a big fan and supporter of,” he said. “I think that we are ideally suited to ship bulk materials like potash to world markets.”…