Key Driver of Change
Early Warning Indicator
Capacity to Grow
Industrial land supply
Ecological capacity
Policy alignment
Demographics and Shifting Social Values
Demographic trends
Societal views of globalization and trade
Local views of port; public acceptance
Energy Transition
Emerging regulation and standards
Resource availability and scarcity
Uptake of alternate renewable energy
Gateway Competitiveness
Supply chain performance
Performance of competitors
Availability of trained labour force
Geopolitical Stability
Economic performance of primary trading partners
Political stability of primary trading partners
Global socio-political movements
Patterns of Production and Consumption
Shifting location of consumers and goods producers
Global demand for Canadian commodities
Viability of alternate trading routes
Technological Innovation
Improvements to terminal handling efficiencies
New transport technologies and trends
Innovations that impact trade demand