Too Bad For VIA, Says Gov’t

Transport Canada is objecting to a bill mandating minimum service and Crown funding for VIA Rail passenger service. MP Jeff Watson, parliamentary secretary for transport, said the legislation would place “a greater burden on the taxpayer”. VIA had estimated a loss of $321 million on operations last year: “We see the sad result”.

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