5.8 – Introduction deck: Spotlight on Churchill Rail line & the Port
The Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) and the Port are owned by the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), a partnership among 29 First Nations and 12 northern communities in Northern Manitoba.
The HBR is the only affordable, year-round transportation option for passengers and freight in remote communities. HBR operability is currently dependent on federal funding.
PrairiesCan was instrumental in the formation of the AGG, and supported AGG’s acquisition of the assets from OmniTRAX in 2018.
PrairiesCan also supported the repair, maintenance, and operation of the HBR since 2018, and the remediation of the Churchill Marine Tank Farm. Total federal investment since 2018 is $277M.
The 2024 Fall Economic Statement allocates $43.8 million over two years, starting in 2025-26, to Transport Canada to support the operations and maintenance of the HBR through the Remote Passenger Rail Program.
