Sukh Dhaliwal at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On June 9th, 2009. See this statement in context.

June 9th, 2009 / 5 p.m.

Liberal

Sukh Dhaliwal Liberal Newton—North Delta, BC

Thank you, Chair.

Mr. Gilbert, Councillor Meggs was saying that an additional $1,500 a day and $500,000 a year is going to create $20 million in economic benefit to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. The Americans are the ones using the existing tracks and the existing infrastructure; all they're putting in is additional trains. For the train that already comes in, the CBSA or the government is not charging any levy.

Do you agree with Mr. Meggs that waiving this $1,500 a day in fees and bringing in $20 million is worthwhile for the people of the Lower Mainland?

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