Transport Canada announces up to $300K in new funding to support local and Indigenous community-based rail safety engagement
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2021
OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government is committed to strengthening engagement with local and Indigenous groups as part of broader efforts to strengthen the safety of Canada's railway system and better protect those living and working near Canada's rail corridors.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced a new rail safety component under the Community Participation Funding Program and launched a call for proposals for 2021-22 with up to $300K available in funding.
The objectives of the Community Participation Funding Program-Rail Safety Component include:
The Community Participation Funding Program-Rail Safety Component aims to provide short-term grants with the goal of supporting the participation of eligible communities and organizations in the development and improvement of Canada's rail safety transportation system. Recipients will be encouraged to share their knowledge and expertise of local environments to help inform rail safety initiatives and future programming.
Those interested in learning more about the Community Participation Funding Program-Rail Safety Component are invited to consult Transport Canada's website.
Transport Canada recognizes the importance of supporting opportunities for local and Indigenous communities and organizations to participate in the development and improvement of Canada's rail transportation system in Canada that may impact their daily activities and communities.
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"The new rail safety component of the Community Participation Funding Program is another step towards meaningful engagement with local and Indigenous communities as we work together to ensure our rail system operates as safely and securely as possible across Canada."
The Honourable Omar Alghabra
Minister of Transport
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