Milton residents are being called upon to prevent the construction of the new CN rail hub in the area

Regional authorities are weighing their options after a massive rail-and-truck hub has been approved for construction near the Town of Milton.

On October 4, 2024, a unanimous ruling was made on behalf of the federal government to allow the Canadian National Railway Co. to construct this major trade and construction site despite alleged “adverse environmental effects.”

The newly approved $250-million project has been purpose-built to double CN’s existing line of tracks in Milton.

Halton Region immediately posted the same day as the announcement that they “remain steadfast in our position that this project will have negative health effects on residents” via their official website.

Today (Oct. 15) — in a post to X (formerly Twitter) — Halton Region representatives have also indicated that they are now exploring legal options to build a platform to strengthen their opposition to CN’s rail advancement project in Milton.

1/2 UPDATE: The Federal Court of Appeal has decided on the CN Truck-Rail Hub. We are reviewing the details and exploring legal options, while staying focused on protecting the health of our residents. #HaltonON #MiltonON #HealthMattersMore #cdnpoli #onpoli pic.twitter.com/Wj62HIhKcH

— Halton Region (@RegionofHalton) October 15, 2024

Beyond the work being done on behalf of regional authorities, representatives within the Halton Region are also now calling on Milton residents to reach out to their local MP and MPP with air quality concerns in relation to the construction of the rail-and-truck hub.

For more information on the ongoing regional effects of the CN rail hub, visit the Region of Halton’s official website.