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Opinion: We can’t diversify our trade with uncompetitive ports 

The World Bank ranks ports by processing time and performance. Our biggest ports are hundreds of places from the top. We need to do better

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Canadians have long viewed their country as a trading nation. With a small domestic market and abundant natural resources, Canada’s economic health relies on its capacity to move goods through international markets. When goods do move efficiently across borders, Canadians benefit through greater investment and higher wages.

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