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House Hansard - 218

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 21, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 218 - Jun/21/23
Mr. Larry Brock (Brantford—Brant, CPC)
  • Jun/21/23 5:01:14 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, people in Brantford—Brant and across the province have come together to urge the government to address the cancellation of Via Rail Train 82 and take immediate action to reinstate this vital commuter service. Via Rail plays a crucial role in facilitating transportation for all Canadians. The cancellation of Train 82 has left hundreds of my constituents without a reliable mode of transportation to Toronto before nine in the morning. This decision has not only disrupted the daily lives of commuters who depend on this train line for work, school and appointments, but has forced individuals to face unemployment, creating additional economic hardships for many. For those affected by this unjustified cancellation, I encourage all to join me for a rally at the Brantford train station this Saturday, June—
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Context: House Hansard - 218 - Jun/21/23
Mr. Larry Brock
  • Jun/21/23 5:02:19 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I will move on with the petition. People deserve reliable transportation, thus the petitioners call on the Government of Canada to stand up for Canadians engaged with VIA Rail's management and reinstate Train 82.
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