The B.C. Appeal Court had set Tuesday as the deadline for the federal government to decide whether it would support a proposed new modern rail system on the corridor lands running between Victoria and Courtenay.
Edwards said the legal case was started by past leaders, some of whom have since died.
Removing the Nanoose portion of the corridor means that if a rail system or other uses — such as a trail for pedestrians and cyclists — proceed, an alternate route would be needed. The possibility of changing the historic route of the corridor has been raised in the past. “This is just the beginning of the work in a different way, in the way that all our projects, and land-use decisions need to work in this province in partnership with First Nations.”
The Island Corridor Foundation said it will review the senior governments’ decisions before making any statements. Supporters of a new modern rail system said it will help boost the Island’s economy through freight and passenger service and by enhancing tourism. Going forward, the foundation can choose to exclude rail in favour of trails, Craighead said. While there is no federal money for rail, he said, there is a $400 million active-transportation fund for projects such as creating pathways, bike lanes, trails and more.Article content
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