Mr. Hutton, in the case that Abbotsford actually receives reliable and rural Via Rail services one day—if and when we ever get that service—we will have to consider the impact of pump stations and of our existing rail lines to serve passengers, and of reliable infrastructure for the people of British Columbia. If the City of Abbotsford wants to prepare for that eventuality one day, what fund should they be looking at to ensure that they have the requisite infrastructure in place that is not only climate-resilient but able to serve the future passengers of Via Rail in the Fraser Valley, which also serves as one of the most critical trade corridors of the entire country?
On October 10th, 2024. See this statement in context.