Photo of three people at a public engagement session

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is mandated to enable Canada’s trade objectives at the Port of Vancouver, while protecting the environment and considering local communities. As part of our role, we consider input from port users and the local communities of which we are a part.

Public trust and support for port operations and growth depend on strong working relationships with local Indigenous groups, government, and communities. We build and maintain these relationships by proactively engaging via:

  • Working groups
  • Formal consultation processes
  • Information sessions
  • Presentations and tours  
  • Events 
Paddlers in canoes on the water. The Lions Gate Bridge can be seen in the background.

First Nations engagement

Engaging with First Nations gives us a chance to make sure our work as a port authority is benefitting all Canadians. Building relationships with First Nations is not only part of our federal mandate—it allows us to learn from their expertise, giving us a more holistic view of port lands and waters. This expertise can assist us in managing projects more efficiently and targeting projects that Indigenous communities also view as a priority. To learn more about how we work with First Nations, including our legal duty to consult, please visit our Indigenous relations page

Construction of Centerm expansion project

Project engagement

Any time the port authority is involved in the planning and/or delivery of infrastructure projects at the port or throughout the Greater Vancouver region, we provide public engagement sessions to give community members a meaningful opportunity to:

  • Learn about the projects
  • Gather feedback on project designs

Information about upcoming and recent engagement opportunities can be found on our notices page

Community liaison committees

We facilitate four community liaison committees that bring together diverse community members from across the port’s jurisdiction. Made up of representatives from the public, Indigenous communities, municipalities, industry, business, and the port authority, these committees meet regularly to liaise between different groups, share information, and address local port-related issues.

  • North Shore Waterfront Liaison Committee brings together port industry, municipalities, Indigenous, and North Vancouver and West Vancouver residents
  • Port Community Liaison Committee – Delta is made up of port industry, rail, residents, farming, the City of Delta, and Indigenous representatives
  • South Shore Community Laison Committee consists of port industry, rail, residents, the City of Vancouver, and Indigenous representatives from the south shore of Burrard Inlet
  • East Vancouver Port Lands Committee addresses compatibility issues between industrial and residential land uses in the area between Victoria Drive, Second Narrows Bridge, and the adjacent Burrardview neighbourhood

Meeting dates and open community representative positions are posted on our notices page.

To access meeting minutes and annual reports, or to ask questions, please contact the committees via email: