Abbotsford border crossing renamed
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Updated: November 19, 2009 3:45 PM
Abbotsford MP Ed Fast has succeeded in his bid to have the Sumas-Huntingdon border crossing renamed.
Fast had previously introduced a motion to the House of Commons, which asked that the border crossing include the word "Abbotsford" since it sits inside the city's boundaries.
The new name, the Abbotsford-Huntingdon Port of Entry, was granted approval by ministers on Wednesday.
“I am pleased that my colleagues in the House understood the importance of the border crossing to the future economic prosperity of our city,” said Fast.
“Adding 'Abbotsford' to the name resolves any confusion over where our port of entry is located."
The City of Abbotsford, the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Abbotsford had all previously supported the name change, said Fast.
"Abbotsford continues to benefit from its strategic location on the U.S. border, and eliminating any confusion surrounding the location of our port of entry can only enhance our economic prospects,” the MP added.
The alteration will not occur immediately, said Fast, who pointed out it will take the Canada Border Services Agency "some time" to complete the process.
