No community should ever have to experience what Lac-Mégantic experienced on July 6, 2013. The Government of Canada is committed to completing the rail bypass, which will mark a new beginning for the people of the region. This process must be done by continuing to work collaboratively with people in the community and keeping them informed every step of the way.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced details of a new public consultation on hydrology and the measures to mitigate the potential impacts of the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project. He also announced that the negotiation period between Public Services and Procurement Canada and the owners is extended until November 4, 2022.
The public consultation on hydrology will be held from August 29 to September 30, 2022. During that period, citizens will be able to read the hydrological expert reports, as well as the mitigation measures and planned follow-ups. They will also be able to submit their questions and comments in writing to Transport Canada.
In addition, information sessions for citizens will be held:
- In person on September 13 (for citizens directly affected by the project)
- In person on September 14 (open to all)
- Virtually on September 16 (open to all)
