• Established in 2004, to promote growth in the transportation sector and related industries in the Halifax region.
  • Four modes represented on the Council (air, sea, road, rail) already employ directly and indirectly almost 27,000 people in Greater Halifax, with a payroll topping $1 billion, and total economic impact of $3.7 billion per year.
  • One of three "official" Gateway Councils in Canada, the other two being the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council and the Sourthern Ontario Gateway Council.
  • Two major studies completed in 2005, a Strategic Plan and an Economic Impact study. A subsequent Vision and Action Plan document was developed.