Transportation Committee

Chamber's Op-Ed Piece on New Border Deal

December 28, 2011 - Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce assessed the Canada U.S. action plan on the Border as highly practical, welcoming the direction the government is taking to improve trade with the U.S., the country's most important international trade partner.

Click Here to read the full Op-Ed article.

Chamber Urges Rail Rethink

November 17, 2011

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is urging the federal government to reconsider its decision to refuse funding for a high-speed rail link between Windsor and Quebec City. The Chamber stated its position for an article in the Windsor Star. The Chamber took action on the issue earlier in the month by sending a letter to the federal Minister of Transport.   

Click Here for the full text of the article.

Chamber Sends Letter to Transport Minister on High Speed Rail Study

On November 1, 2011, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the Hon. Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport addressing the issue of the High Speed Rail Service study of the Quebec City – Windsor corridor. The yet to be published study report downgrades the feasibility of the Windsor to Toronto segment of the project. The Chamber has put forward suggestions for the study and urges the government to release the report. A connection using the existing rail assets between Windsor and Detroit could open a rapid passenger rail link between Toronto and Chicago, significantly enhancing ridership on the Windsor-Toronto segment of the Canadian system.
 
Click Here to view the Chamber's letter to the Minister.

New York Ballast Water Regulations Policy

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce has approved a Ballast Water Regulations policy to address the issue of New York regulation that has the potentiall to preclude all vessels to reach ports beyond the territorial waters of New York state.

New York Ballast Water Regulations Policy - March 28, 2011

 

City of Windsor Road Closures

 

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