Premier John Horgan and Washington Governor Jay Inslee will make an announcement about ultra-high-speed corridor service connecting Vancouver with Seattle and Portland. The idea of a high-speed rail link is supported by political leaders in the region and the business community, including high-tech giant Microsoft. It is seen as part of a broader plan to deepen regional economic ties. Last year, Washington state said it was exploring whether Canada’s new infrastructure bank could help finance a multi-billion-dollar proposal for high-speed rail.