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No. GC 018/07 CANADA'S NEW GOVERNMENT AND THE RAILWAY
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Natalie Sarafian Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa 613-991-0700 |
Éric Richer Press Secretary Office of the Minister of the Environment, Gatineau 819-997-1441 or 1-888-908-8008 |
Robin Browne Communications Transport Canada, Ottawa 613-993-0055 |
Roger Cameron Director, Public Affairs Railway Association of Canada, Ottawa 613-564-8097 |
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Greenhouse gases (GHGs) and air pollution represent serious threats to human health and the environment. Climate change results from the emission of GHGs. Air quality issues, such as smog and acid rain, result from the presence and interaction of air pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, sulphur oxides, particulate matter and carbon monoxide.
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC), Environment Canada and Transport Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on rail emissions that will protect the health of Canadians and the environment. It establishes a framework for reducing air pollution and GHG emissions from railway locomotives operated by Canadian railway companies in Canada.
This MOU is effective until December 31, 2010. The agreement:
This MOU will help Canada turn the corner on climate change and air pollution as Canada's major railway companies — Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, VIA Rail and Go Transit — have committed to:
Under the MOU, RAC will also encourage all of its members to make every effort
to reduce their collective GHG emissions from railway operations. Specific GHG
targets were set for major freight railways, short line railways, intercity
passenger rail and commuter rail services. The 2010 GHG reduction target for the
major freight railways represents a
The MOU's GHG targets and actions align with EPA emissions standards and will produce continuous and measurable progress in eliminating pollution entering the air from Canada's rail system.
May 2007
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