Ontario Court Decision on CN Intermodal Case in Halton Region

*Please see below a news release issued by the Region of Halton.The Regional Municipality of HaltonFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 12, 2022On August 10, 2022, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision in a case between the Halton Municipalities and Conservation Halton (the “Halton Municipalities”) and CN related to CN’s proposed Intermodal facility in Milton.The Halton Municipalities had commenced the application to protect the thousands of residents that live near the CN lands in Milton from adverse and harmful effects that would arise from CN’s proposed intermodal hub.The Court decision flatly rejected CN’s claim that as a federally regulated rail project, it was immune from over 60 provincial and local laws designed to protect people and the environment from adverse and harmful impacts that would be caused by the facility.While the decision did not grant the Halton Municipalities request for an immediate injunction, it did leave open the door for future activity by the Halton Municipalities to continue to enforce their laws in the public interest.The Halton Municipalities will continue to review the Ontario Superior Court decision and consider its options. In addition, the Halton Municipalities are continuing its litigation in the Federal Courts to review decisions by the Canadian Transportation Agency, the Federal Minister and Cabinet to approve federal aspects of the CN Project. The Halton Municipalities oppose CN proceeding with the truck-rail hub in Milton because it does not comply with applicable provincial and municipal laws and will cause significant harm to air quality and human health.To view the Ontario Court’s decision and learn more about the Halton Municipalities’ position on the project, please visit halton.ca/CNMY TAKE:We're disappointed in the decision to not grant Halton Region an injunction and will do everything we can to ensure municipal oversight on those areas under our jurisdiction.RELATED LINKS:

• Halton Municipalities Going to Court in Ontario to Demand CN Compliance with Laws
• Halton Regional Council to Fight Federal Approval of the CN Truck-Rail Hub in Milton
• Halton Municipalities Reviewing Legal Options Following Canadian Transportation Agency Decision Regarding CN’s Milton Project
• Federal Cabinet Approves CN Truck-Rail Hub in Milton with 325 Conditions; Telling of Negative Health Impacts of Project
• Landmark Coroner Ruling on Air Pollution Confirms Concerns About Health Risks of Proposed CN Truck-Rail Hub in Milton
• Joint Regional Chair and Halton Mayors letter sent to The Honourable Johnathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
• Burlington Mayor Sends Letter to Minister of Environment and Climate Change Regarding CN Intermodal Hub Proposed for Halton Region