Campaign to Save BC Rail

WHEREAS reducing and eliminating rail service to resource-based communities could result in negative consequences such as difficulties in getting products to markets, increased highway maintenance costs and safety issues, reduced net revenue to the Province, loss of service to local residents, loss of tourism potential, loss of jobs and reduced ability to attract and retain people and investment; and

WHEREAS there has been no public consultation regarding the Provincial Government's plans for BC Rail, a Crown corporation, in spite of public concerns about privatization and allegations of deliberate mismanagement within BC Rail; now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Provincial Government carry out a public inquiry into the operations of BC Rail and its subsidiaries; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Provincial Government declare a moratorium on the sale or lease of BC Rail and its assets until the report of the public inquiry results is received.