OTTAWA   –  “Many of my constituents have concerns about the Rail Freight Service Review, and our Government is providing them with an opportunity to share their comments and suggestions,” explained Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville-Wainwright.  “Stakeholders have a month to ensure their concerns are heard.”

The Government established the Rail Freight Service Review to examine and respond to concerns about rail freight service. An independent Panel conducting the Review released its Interim Report on October 8th. It recommends ways to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of the rail supply chain.

The Panel will consider stakeholders’ feedback on the interim report for a period of one month. Stakeholders can provide their comments via the following website. http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/policy/acg-rfs-review-examen-sfm-rvw-eng-442.htm

The Government encourages stakeholders to give comments to the Panel so these can be taken into consideration for the Final Report. The Final Report will be provided to the Government by the end of the year.

“If you do not have internet access, or would prefer to send your comments by mail, I will ensure the Panel receives them,” states Benoit. “No postage is necessary – simply forward them to me at 613 Justice Bldg, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6.”