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Halton Region – The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear the appeal related to the CN Intermodal project in Milton. While disappointed by this outcome, Halton leaders reaffirm their opposition to the project and commitment to continued legal and regulatory avenues.

“Although we respect the Court’s decision, we fundamentally disagree with the government’s approval of a project that poses serious health risks and economic disadvantages to our community,” said Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair.

The Region continues to explore all available legal and planning mechanisms to hold CN accountable and ensure compliance with local and provincial regulations.

“The courts have made it clear: federal approval does not exempt CN from local and provincial planning rules,” added Chair Carr. “We will use every available tool to protect our residents.”

Halton is also calling on the newly formed Federal government to re-evaluate the project given evolving economic conditions and community concerns.

“This is the wrong project in the wrong location. It remains a serious threat to the health and prosperity of Milton and Halton as a whole.”

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The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 650,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and infrastructure planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.