Bill C-441

SUMMARY

This enactment amends the Canada Transportation Act to add a requirement that notice be provided to stakeholders who would be directly affected by any proposed local rail service changes and to provide access to a dispute resolution process for disputes related to such a change. It also adds a provision to require railway companies to negotiate level of service agreements with stakeholders regarding the provision of services under section 113 of the Act and to give the railway company or stakeholder access to the dispute resolution process if no agreement is reached within the specified time. In addition, the enactment requires railway companies to report to their stakeholders and to the public on matters related to the level of service.