83.11 Upgrading Rail Facilities
Whereas, Canada’s nationhood has been dependent upon a widespread rail transportation network; and,
Whereas, Communities are being economically impaired and isolated by the withdrawal of rail services; and,
Whereas, It is imperative that this alternative to energy-consuming road transport be maintained and strengthened; be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to cease abandonment of rail service and give a high priority to the expansion and upgrading of Canada’s rail transportation system to meet the needs of the future.