Canada’s railways announce new Parliamentary Rail Caucus
Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editorThe Railway Association of Canada has created a Parliamentary Rail Caucus to be chaired by Sherry Romanado, Liberal Member of Parliament for Longueuil-Charles-LeMoyne, Quebec, and co-chaired by Marilyn Gladu, Conservative Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton, Ont.
“It is an honor and privilege to be asked to chair the Parliamentary Rail Caucus,” said Romanado. “I am looking forward to working with the railway industry and parliamentarians from all sides of the aisle.”
The Parliamentary Rail Caucus will encourage dialogue between railways and parliamentarians of all political stripes and will provide a platform for discussing pressing policy issues. It will also serve to inform members of the critical role that railways play in the Canadian economy and the potential for Canada’s green rail infrastructure to support the country’s sustainable growth.
“The rail industry is a critical part of our economy and I look forward to co-chairing this committee,” said Gladu. “We will ensure that input from all regions of the country is part of the ongoing dialogue to ensure continued support for the safe growth of the rail sector.”
The first meeting of the Parliamentary Rail Caucus will be held on March 9.