News Release
January 14.2008

Moore Welcomes Premier Campbell's Transit Plan

PORT  MOODY – Tri-Cities MP James Moore today applauded the transit plan announced by Premier Gordon Campbell. "Premier Campbell's announcement is focused, impressive and ambitious," says Moore.  "Our government has committed $33 billion through the Building Canada Fund, one of the largest investments in infrastructure in Canadian history, and we look forward to working with Premier Campbell on B.C.'s infrastructure priorities."

On November 6th, 2007 Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Gordon Campbell signed the federal-provincial agreement under the Building Canada Plan. British Columbia was the first province to sign on to the new national infrastructure plan, which provides more funding, over a longer period of time, to restore and upgrade Canada’s transportation assets than any previous federal infrastructure initiative.

"By working together, focusing on priority projects, and making the necessary financial investments, British Columbians are seeing real results and improved transportation infrastructure," says Moore.  Citing projects such as the South Fraser Perimeter Road, the investments in the Port of Prince Rupert, the Canada Line rapid transit project, the new Pitt River Bridge, and others, Moore says are evidence that the Federal Government and the Government of B.C. are delivering for British Columbians.

"Premier Campbell's announcement today, coupled with the Federal Government's Building Canada Plan and other initiatives, mean effective action on B.C.'s infrastructure needs," says Moore.

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For more information, email moorej0@parl.gc.ca or call 613.992.9650