Transport Minister Signs Agreement for Contribution to Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway

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No. H043/03For release - May 8, 2003
OTTAWA — Transport Minister David Collenette, along with Terry Bowles, President and Chairman of Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), today announced an extension to a contribution agreement that will provide approximately $1.33 million from the Government of Canada to ensure the continued operation of passenger rail services between Sept-Iles, Schefferville and Labrador City until November 2003.
"Passenger rail service is important to the communities served by this rail line," said Mr. Collenette. "I am pleased that the Government of Canada is able to provide this funding to keep the service running while Transport Canada works with the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway and local groups to seek a new operator for the service."
Passenger rail is the only surface transportation mode available to access Schefferville, and is also used by First Nations people in the area to travel to lands occupied year-round or on a seasonal basis for traditional pursuits.
"QNS&L has provided transportation services to Schefferville for 50 years, and I remain committed to working with the federal government and local stakeholders following our decision to terminate services in the region due to the lack of mining operations in the last 20 years," said Mr. Bowles. "We will continue our efforts with the federal government and local stakeholders to examine other ways that the services could be offered."
Transport Canada supports the concept of a third party continuing the operation of the passenger and general freight rail services to Schefferville.
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Amy ButcherPress SecretaryOffice of the Minister, Ottawa(613) 991-0700
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