SEPTEMBER 18-24, 2023


WHEREAS, Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 18 to 24, 2023; and

WHEREAS, 232 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2022; resulting in 66 avoidable fatalities and 43 avoidable serious injuries; and

WHEREAS, educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway right-of-way are private property, enhancing public awareness of the dangers associated with highway rail grade crossings, ensuring pedestrians and motorists are looking and listening while near railways, and obeying established traffic laws) will reduce the number of avoidable fatalities and injuries cause by incidents involving trains and citizens; and

WHEREAS, Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is the work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media and others to raise rail safety awareness

WHEREAS, CN has requested City Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to raise awareness, save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality.

NOW THEREFORE, I Ken Boshcoff, the Mayor of the City of Thunder Bay do hereby proclaim September 18-24 “Rail Safety Week” in the City of Thunder Bay.