Vancouver International Airport is another success story. Last year, the facility set a new record. It handled over 15 million passengers and nearly 300,000 metric tonnes of cargo. Both facilities are poised for success in the years to come. But while these forums are a time to celebrate and measure our success to date, it's also a time to set our sights on the challenges.
Industry has a role to play.
Take Port Vancouver's recent announcement that it is planning to build a third cruiseship berth at Canada Place. When it opens in 2003, it will be an excellent complement to the Port's two existing cruiseship terminals. Vancouver International Airport's expansion projects over the last four years are another case in point. As part of this expansion, the Authority also undertook the construction of a new Category III parallel runway, one that's enabled the airport to support a much larger base of flights. Government also has a role to play.