The Atlantic Gateway Mission to India

From February 17‑22, 2008, the Hon. Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) led the Atlantic Gateway Mission to India.

The Atlantic Gateway Mission aimed to:

• Promote the Atlantic Gateway as a supply chain route of choice to and from North America;
• Build business relationships between the Indian private sector and the Atlantic Gateway delegation;
• Understand the opportunities presented by India's growing economy; and
• Demonstrate the strong commitment and collaboration that exists between private and public sector leaders supporting the Atlantic Gateway.

The Ministerial level delegation included:

• Seventeen senior executives representing key transportation interests within the Atlantic Gateway transportation network; and
• Ministers from each of the four Atlantic Provinces.

Atlantic Gateway Mission to India - Mission Report (attachment)