October 5, 2009 - Today, TSI Terminal Systems Inc. performed its first container lift with the new quad gantry cranes. The three cranes arrived from Shanghai on August 17th and are part of the Deltaport third berth expansion project. More...
On Monday, August 17th, TSI Terminal Systems Inc.’s Deltaport container terminal took delivery of three new 85 LT Quad Cranes as part of the terminal’s third berth expansion project. TSI Terminal Systems Inc. is part of GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. which is identified by the logo on the gantry cranes. More...
The Tsawwassen First Nation treaty came into effect on April 3, 2009. It is the first urban treaty in the history of British Columbia and the first modern treaty negotiated under the British Columbia Treaty Commission process. This historical event was celebrated by the Tsawwassen First Nation people along with their many neighbours and supporters.
Michael Moore and Chief Kim Baird Chief Kim Baird
- April 3, 2009
- Speech By Michael Moore :
Chief Kim Baird, respected Elders, Band Councillors, Members of Tsawwassen First Nation, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is indeed an honour and a pleasure to have the opportunity to bring greetings from the Board and staff of Global Container Terminals/TSI on this very historic occasion – the coming into effect of the Treaty. Congratulations to the Tsawwassen People and also to the Federal and Provincial governments for their part in the negotiations. I understand that carbon-dating puts this village back to 2260 BC and the Coast Salish people even earlier. Our company, of course, pales in comparison. TSI, formerly Empire Stevedoring, is just over 100 years old, having started business on Vancouver Island. When it comes to Deltaport, we have been at Roberts Bank since 1997 – the same year this longhouse was built.
In recent years, the Tsawwassen First Nation has developed some very successful businesses in the areas of catering, commercial, construction and retail. It is our intention to help that entrepreneurship continue. With the Treaty in place and the additional lands that are now under the ownership of the Tsawwassen First Nation, the opportunities to grow and prosper are endless.
We believe that those lands which have been identified and designated as Port Industrial will be an economic generator for the Tribe, the Port, the Province and Canada as a whole. Some of the world’s greatest ports have distribution centres in the immediate vicinity – the facilities always have a very positive impact on both the economy and the environment. While we are in a global downturn today, we are confident that trade will continue to grow in the years ahead and we look forward to working cooperatively with you in the days, weeks and years ahead.
As a token of our friendship, and to commemorate your special day, we would like you to accept this young tree which will grow and prosper along with the people of the Tsawwassen First Nation. We wish you every success and congratulations on this, your special day.