Winnipeg – The Government of Canada is committed to addressing climate change, improving Canada’s railways, and strengthening trade corridors, which support our supply chains, help grow our economy, and create good, middle-class jobs.
Minister of Transport,Omar Alghabra, announced $4.4 million in funding under the National Trade Corridors Fund for a study to understand the current and future conditions of permafrost along the Hudson Bay Railway corridor, a vital rail link for people and cargo in Churchill, Manitoba. The study will be undertaken by the University of Calgary and will identify potential mitigation strategies and tools related to permafrost hazards. The results of this study will be used to develop strategies to ensure the safety and resiliency of the Hudson Bay Railway corridor.
In addition to this funding, Minister Alghabra has also announced that the Government of Canada is providing over $700,000 to fund 10 projects in Manitoba under the Rail Safety Improvement Program. Through this program, Transport Canada is continuously working to support infrastructure, technology, and research projects that improve railway safety and contribute to economic growth.
Through initiatives such as the National Trade Corridors Fund and the Rail Safety Improvement Program, the Government of Canada is investing in well-functioning trade corridors to help Canadians compete in key global markets, trade more efficiently with international partners, and keep Canadian supply chains competitive. It represents a long-term commitment by the Government to work with partners on strategic infrastructure projects to address transportation bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and congestion along Canada’s trade corridors.
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“Canada’s rail network is crucial to our supply chain. Through the National Trade Corridors Fund and Rail Safety Improvement Program funding, we are addressing the impacts of climate change and improving the safety and resiliency of Manitoba’s rail network, thereby strengthening Canada’s trade corridors.” – Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport
“The Hudson Bay Railway corridor is a critical transportation, supply, and tourism link for communities along the route, connecting Manitoba from North to South. It also strengthens local economies by connecting the Port of Churchill to producers across the Prairies, supplying the world with Canada’s agricultural products and other goods. This funding will help address the hazards and impacts of climate change along the railway, keeping Indigenous and northern communities in Manitoba connected and safe.” – Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan, and Minister for CanNor