Legal team size: seven

What projects are you most proud to have worked on over the past 12 months?

The legal team provided commercial and legal support for the development of the Canxport project, a $CAN750 million port infrastructure initiative led by the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA). PRPA constructed an integrated platform for a large-scale export logistics facility to support the containerised export of Canadian commodities. The facility is projected to handle at least 400,000 TEUs annually and is expected to be operational in Q3 2026. Project partners include the Canada Infrastructure Bank, Ray-Mont Logistics, and CN.

The legal team also supported the development of the South Kaien Import Logistics Park (SKILP), an over $CAN 100 million Indigenous-led joint venture between Metlakatla Development Corporation and PRPA. The 33-acre site, pre-leased to Intermodex, will provide import transloading and logistics services. Coast Tsimshian Northern Contractors Alliance is the main contractor, with funding including $CAN43.3 million from the National Trade Corridors Fund and $CAN60.9 million from the Canada Infrastructure Bank. Anticipated to open in 2027, SKILP strengthens Prince Rupert’s intermodal ecosystem and promotes Indigenous economic development.

Additionally, the legal team provided commercial, legal and regulatory support for the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility (REEF), a $CAN1.35 billion joint venture between AltaGas and Royal Vopak to construct a large-scale bulk liquids export terminal and marine loading facilities. REEF covers a 190-acre site leased from PRPA and is expected to be operational by late 2026.

Have you had any experiences during your career as a lawyer that stand out as particularly unique or interesting?

Working with PRPA has been remarkable. My responsibilities span legal services, regulatory oversight, environmental planning, Indigenous relations, and serving as corporate secretary. Managing impactful projects of national importance while living in a remote northern community of just 13,000 people is both unique and rewarding. Collaborating with Indigenous partners adds meaningful complexity and satisfaction to my work.

Prior to joining PRPA, I was an associate at Ramsay, Lampman & Rhodes in Nanaimo, BC. I was privileged to be part of the legal team that supported the purchase and reopening of the Harmac Pacific Pulp Mill by a consortium of employees, managers and private investors after its previous owner, Pope & Talbot, went bankrupt. The tenacity and entrepreneurial mindset of the management and employees to successfully reopen the mill was truly inspirational.

How does your team contribute to the overall business strategy of the company?

Our legal team is deeply embedded in the core operations of PRPA, aligning legal risk management with long-term strategic objectives. We provide proactive counsel on all legal matters, including regulatory compliance, commercial transactions and Indigenous relations, ensuring the organisation’s decisions are sound and sustainable. By anticipating emerging risks and crafting robust frameworks, we enable PRPA to pursue growth opportunities confidently and responsibly, while maintaining its reputation as a trusted gateway for global trade.