Bob Bratina at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On October 16th, 2018. See this statement in context.

October 16th, 2018 / 9:25 a.m.

Liberal

Bob Bratina Liberal Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, ON

Thank you.

Mr. Marshall, most people would not generally be aware that we've been opening coal mines in the Tumbler Ridge area. I visited those mines prior to the reopening, and it struck me when I heard that approvals were given and the mines were operating again, that the rail infrastructure that previously served in years past had been removed.

Could you give me an idea of how that coal is moving from northern B.C. to its destination? Could you also give me an idea of the impact on the communities of the reopening of those mines?

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