MINISTER CANNON ISSUES STATEMENT ON CN DERAILMENT IN B.C.

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No. H073/06For release June 30, 2006
OTTAWA — The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities today released the following statement
concerning the derailment of a CN freight train north of Lillooet, B.C. last
evening:
"On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would first like to convey my
condolences to the families of the two CN employees killed in this tragic
accident. Our thoughts are also with the injured employee and his family.
"We are cooperating fully with the Transportation Safety Board as it
investigates this accident. Transport Canada has appointed a Minister's
Observer, who will keep me informed of the investigation's progress.
"In addition, as a standard response to this type of accident, the department
will verify that the company continues to comply with all aspects of the
Railway
Safety Act and the
Canada Labour Code, Part II.
"Any safety deficiencies identified through the Transportation Safety Board's
investigation or Transport Canada's inspection program will be addressed
immediately.
"Safety is Transport Canada's top priority. We will continue to work with the
Transportation Safety Board to do all we can to maintain and enhance the safety
of Canada's rail sector."
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Contacts:

Huguette Guilhaumon
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
(613) 991-0700
Rod Nelson
Communications,
Transport Canada, Vancouver
(604) 666-1675
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