If elected, the Green Party is committed to establishing a faster daily rail network between the north and south of the province and between the three major urban centers, namely Moncton, Fredericton and Saint John.
The Greens presented their plan to fight climate change Tuesday in Fredericton. The leader David Coon and candidate in the riding of Fredericton Lincoln highlighted the frequent delays of Via Rail trains, due to the poor condition of the railway tracks belonging to the CN.
The first phase of the project involves establishing a regional train network offering daily service from Campbellton to Moncton and Sackville. He believes he can achieve this goal by 2028.
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Green Party Leader David Coon (middle) unveils the party’s plan to combat climate change during a press briefing Tuesday.
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When I talk about fast trains, I mean conventional trains that run on adequate tracks so they can travel at 110 km/h and not 50 km/h, as is currently the case. So we’re going to double the speed!
David Coon adds that it will be necessary to begin negotiations with Ottawa, Via Rail and CN to carry out this project, to share the cost of this vital public service.
The connections between Saint-Jean, Moncton and Fredericton are part of the second stage of this project.
The Greens’ climate plan includes, among other things, an investment of $4 million granted next year to the municipalities of Moncton, Fredericton and Saint-Jean, to improve their public transportation system.
Liberals commit to eliminating gas tax
The leader of the Liberal Party and candidate in Fredericton SouthSilverwood was also in Fredericton on Tuesday to announce that she would eliminate the gas tax imposed by Higgs
which would reduce the price at the pump by approximately 4 cents per liter.
This tax follows federal regulations on clean energy. To address this, the province implemented a carbon cost adjuster, which allows the Energy and Utilities Board to change the way it sets fuel prices. This adjuster has long been denounced by Susan Holt.
People are having difficulty making ends meet
she said. M. Higgs prefers to increase your gas costs instead of putting these costs on the gas and oil companies.
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Susan Holt, leader of the Liberal Party, summarized her election promises that address the cost of living for New Brunswickers.
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Susan Holt says that if his party comes to power, this gas tax would be eliminated immediately
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She also reiterated her commitment to certain promises tackling the cost of living, included in her electoral platform.
The Progressive Conservative Party did not make an election announcement Tuesday.
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