Hamilton-The Ontario government welcomes the federal government’s commitment to provide US$1.7 billion to advance the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which is consistent with Ontario’s US$1.7 billion project investment, with a total investment of US$3.4 billion to support construction. Through this partnership, the province and the federal government are taking a step towards advancing this shovel-ready light rail project, which will provide frequent and reliable services on the 14-km route from Eastgate Plaza to downtown Hamilton to McMaster University. Connection.

Provide fast transportation service

On May 13, 2021, Ontario Minister of Transportation Caroline Murone and Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Community Catherine McKenna announced the funding. Minister Mulroney said: "From our initial US$1 billion capital commitment for the project, to the past two years we have strongly appealed to the federal government to provide funding commitments. We have always focused on providing fast transportation services to the people of Hamilton." Ontario has transferred us The investment increased to US$1.7 billion to ensure that we can get the Hamiltonians to obtain a 14-kilometer-long line connecting Eastgate Plaza to McMaster University, and to ensure that we can get the shovel on the ground as soon as possible for this critical transportation project . Light rail will improve connectivity and create thousands of sustainable jobs for the future.

Metrolinx President and CEO Phil Verster said: "We are very excited that the Hamilton Light Rail project is back. The people of Hamilton will travel all the way from McMaster to the East Gate to get the projects they need. The light rail will Bring safe and convenient travel, help Hamilton move locally, and be part of the regional transportation network connecting GO transportation. Ontario established the Hamilton Transportation Task Force and called on the federal government to work hard to help shape the future of Hamilton's high-priority transportation.

In November 2020, a technical review showed that the $1 billion light rail system funded by the provincial capital alone will not be a viable project for the benefit of the people of Hamilton. Federal funds are needed to create a viable project. "Ontario Infrastructure Corporation looks forward to supporting the delivery of this important project in Hamilton. IO is collaborating with Metrolinx to provide a series of transformative transportation projects in GTHA, including GO expansion, the Ontario line and connecting communities further north, east, and west. Metro expansion project. Editor/XuNing