A section of the E&N rail line land is being returned to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation reserve north of Nanaimo as the provincial and federal governments continue to mull what to do with the aged rail line.
In a joint statement Tuesday, the B.C. and federal governments said returning the land is the "first step in the process of developing a shared vision for the future of the corridor with First Nations."
"Since then, both governments have been reviewing studies, the Island Corridor Foundation’s business case, and undertaking analysis." "At the same time, those First Nations living along the line raised concerns about the impact restored rail service would have on their communities and have reiterated the importance of being involved in decision-making around the future of the corridor," reads the statement.
The province has pledged $18 million to continue "future corridor planning" that also involves stakeholders like affected First Nations and regional districts.
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