SUPERIOR NORTH -- Transport Canada has announced up to $300K in new funding to support local and Indigenous community-based rail safety engagement.
On Wednesday, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced on 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 Government is committed to strengthening engagement with local and Indigenous groups and to increase the safety of Canada’s railway system in order to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors.
The Community Participation Funding Program-rail Safety Component objectives include:
- supporting the participation of, and collaboration with, local and Indigenous communities and organizations in Transport Canada’s engagement processes
- increasing awareness and improving information sharing regarding risks and mitigations associated with railway safety.
The CPFP-RS, will provide short-term grants with the purpose of supporting the participation of eligible communities and organizations in developing and improving Canada’s rail safety transportation system.
"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.
Recipients of these grants will be encouraged to share their knowledge and expertise of local environments to help inform rail safety initiatives and future programming.
Those interested are asked to consult Transport Canada’s website. www.tc.gc.ca.