Major project · British Columbia
Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2)
Also called RBT2, Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project, Roberts Bank Terminal
Proponent: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA).
Major Projects Office pageNo photograph is published on the Major Projects Office page.
Why it is listed
Federal proponent. Federal proponent: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA)
led by the project proponent – Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA)Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Proponentled by the project proponent – Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA)Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Status
On August 28, 2026, Canada provided notice in the Canada Gazette that the Governor in Council may amend Schedule 1 of the Building Canada Act to list the RBT2 project as a project of national interest.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Roadmap
- Done
- Current step
- Not yet reached
Federal approval with 370 legally binding conditionsDone
April 20, 2023
On April 20, 2023, following an environmental assessment conducted by an independent Review Panel, the Government of Canada approved the RBT2 project, subject to 370 legally binding conditions.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Final permits pendingCurrent step
Time from the previous step is not stated.
Date not stated. Not estimated: fewer than five projects date both this step and the previous one.
RBT2 completed a federal impact assessment in 2023, received key environmental approvals, and is pending final permits.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026VFPA and GCT sign MOUDone
Time from the previous step is not stated.
April 21, 2026
On April 21, 2026, the VFPA and GCT entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore partnership to advance RBT2 at the Port of Vancouver.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Referred to Major Projects OfficeDone
3 months after the previous step.
July 16, 2026
On July 16, 2026, the Government of Canada officially referred the RBT2 project to the MPO and initiated the process to consider listing it under the Building Canada Act.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Listing consultations beginDone
about 1 month earlier than the previous step.
July 2026
In July 2026, MPO began consultations with Indigenous communities, the provincial government, and with federal permitting departments, as a part of the process towards assessing the potential listing of RBT2
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Canada Gazette notice of potential listingDone
About 2 months after the previous step.
Aug. 28, 2026
On August 28, 2026, Canada provided notice in the Canada Gazette that the Governor in Council may amend Schedule 1 of the Building Canada Act to list the RBT2 project as a project of national interest.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026Governor in Council listing decisionNot yet reached
Time from the previous step is not stated.
Date not stated. Not estimated: fewer than five projects date both this step and the previous one.
with the intent for the Minister of One Canadian Economy to make a recommendation for Governor in Council decision.
Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Funding
FundingThe federal government will invest in infrastructure upgrades to Roberts Bank Terminal, expanding the capacity of the Port to ship to new export markets overseas.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
Laws named in the sources
Building Canada Act
The MPO has initiated the process for the potential listing of RBT2 under the Building Canada Act (the Act).Source, read Oct. 3, 2026
The project is listed or considered under this act. Bills that name it are linked below.
Bills
- C-39 (45-1), Building Canada Strong Actin progress · 2Names “Building Canada Act” in its summary, the act this project is listed or considered under.
- C-5 (45-1), One Canadian Economy Actlaw · 6Names “Building Canada Act” in its long title, the act this project is listed or considered under.
Sources
- Major Projects Office page for this project
- Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy - Major Projects Office - Canada.caRead Oct. 3, 2026
- Canada to diversify trade and double exports through the Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy - Canada.caRead Oct. 3, 2026
- Canada and British Columbia strike new cooperative prosperity partnership to build a stronger, more sustainable economy | Prime Minister of CanadaRead Oct. 3, 2026
- Building Canada Act – Projects of National Interest - One Canadian Economy - Canada.caRead Oct. 3, 2026
- Major Projects OfficeThe office list this project is drawn from.