I am extremely disappointed to share today that the Federal Government has ignored the risks to the health and safety of Halton residents by approving CN’s truck-rail hub in Milton. There are many conditions for this approval and the 49 page report released earlier today is being reviewed by Halton Regions legal team that represents Halton Region, The Town of Milton, Town of Oakville, Town of Halton Hills, City of Burlington and Conservation Halton.
There are many unanswered questions about what CN plans to do with the remaining 800 acres after it builds its new 400-acre facility. The Halton Municipalities will review the decision and will continue to work with the community and be their voice on this issue.
There is a lot of misinformation being circulated on social media and Facebook groups and I urge Milton residents to keep the faith that this process isn’t over yet. To learn more about our position on CN’s truck-rail hub, please visit halton.ca/CN