CANEXUS Chemicals Canada LP has applied to the Vancouver Port Authority to undertake a technology conversion project at the North Vancouver chlor-alkali facility where Canexus manufactures chlorine, caustic soda and hydrochloric acid.

The proposed technology conversion project will:

• Introduce quantitative and qualitative risk improvement with the use of state-of-the-art technology
• Reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
• Eliminate use and subsequent disposal of process-related asbestos
• Increase plant efficiency and productivity
• Improve sustainability of business with improved (caustic) product quality
• Reduce manufacturing costs

The project will result in incremental increases in vessel traffic and outgoing rail traffic. The project is anticipated to take approximately two years to complete. Work will include demolition of some older parts of the facility and construction of new facilities.

Commonly Asked Questions
Answers to some commonly asked questions about the Canexus project are available on the Canexus website.

VPA Project Review Application
For project details, please see the following full project review application including appendices:

Canexus Project Review Application to VPA [PDF | 5629 KB]

Addendum 1 to Project Review Application to VPA [PDF | 623 KB]

Addendum 2 to Project Review Application to VPA [PDF | 1823 KB]

Appendix A - Drawings [PDF | 721 KB]

Appendix B - Quantitative Risk Assessment [PDF | 6062 KB]

Appendix C - Environment Analysis Report [PDF | 493 KB]

Appendix D - Traffic Study (Part 1 of 2) [PDF | 701 KB]

Appendix D - Traffic Study (Part 2 of 2) [PDF | 8277 KB]

Appendix E - Noise Study [PDF | 249 KB]

Appendix F - Transportation Air Emissions Inventory [PDF | 2084 KB]


Public Consultation Summary (March, 2007)
The Canexus project application is being reviewed through the Vancouver Port Authority’s (VPA) Public Project Review Process, requiring public consultation and municipal and First Nations referrals. The below Public Consultation Summary provides an overview of the consultation process and comments received to date.

VPA Public Consultation Summary [PDF | 58 KB]

APPENDIX - Public Consultation Summary [PDF | 3737 KB]

APPENDIX Public Consultation Summary (updates to March 30 2007) [PDF | 861 KB]


If you would like to comment or request further information, please contact the Vancouver Port Authority at:

Vancouver Port Authority
Planning & Development Department
100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3T4
Email: port_planning@portvancouver.com
Fax: 1.866.284.4271
Phone: 604.665.9129