WHEREAS the CNBC Rail agreement leads to a container port in Prince Rupert, a major rail hub in Prince George, re-opening the Hythe Connector in the Peace, creating hundreds of direct jobs while opening vast new opportunities throughout northern BC in fishing, agriculture, forestry and manufacturing; AND WHEREAS municipalities will benefit from more taxes, new passenger rail tourism, and less truck damage to roads, while shippers enjoy lower rates, faster turnarounds and 600 new rail cars; AND WHEREAS all northern communities, including First Nations will benefit from the resulting 125 million dollar Northern Economic Development Initiative, providing spin-off opportunities and provincial revenues to the benefit of all British Columbians: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities call on the Province to complete the CNBC Rail agreement as soon as possible.
Year
2004
Number
B58
Sponsor(s)
Prince Rupert
Convention Decision
Withdrawn