The Lower Fraser River is a working river and an economic powerhouse. Its competitive advantages—including its location and its opportunities for industrial expansion—make it crucially important to the Canadian economy.

All levels of government, including First Nations, their related agencies and numerous other important stakeholders (environmental, community, labour, recreation and fishery groups), have a collective responsibility to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the Lower Fraser River.

As the voice of industry in this important dialogue, FRIA aims to:

• Raise awareness of the importance and significant economic contributions of this vital transportation artery.
• Contribute to the creation of a collaborative and comprehensive strategy for long-term economic prosperity and environmental sustainability.
• Advocate for the preservation and/or expansion of industrial activities in key areas along the Lower Fraser River.
• Engage in dialogue with governments and all stakeholder groups to improve economic opportunities and to act as a sounding board to test theory, policy and concepts.
• Develop sustainable and environmentally responsible strategies to support growth in the context of a healthy and vibrant river.
• Have a voice in the development of a navigation management strategy that meets the needs of all stakeholder groups.
• Contribute to a responsible and efficient transportation strategy for the region.

As a non-partisan industry alliance, our primary mandate is to create, promote and sustain a healthy business environment for the Lower Fraser River so that we can provide economic benefits like well-paying jobs to the communities in which we operate and to the country as a whole.

We are collectively committed to doing business in a responsible way that recognizes concerns, considers impact and appreciates our social and environmental obligations.

We consult with all levels of government (municipal, provincial, federal and First Nations) as a conduit for theories, ideas, concepts and policy, and as an advocate for the working river.

We also work with diverse stakeholder groups that have an interest in the lower Fraser River basin.