CN committed to Milton Logistics Hub despite court ruling

After a Canadian federal court rejected the federal government's approval of CN's planned Milton Logistics Hub, the Class I reiterated its commitment to the CA$250 million project in the greater Toronto area.

The court recently ruled that the government failed to settle whether the CN facility will have a harmful impact on air quality and, by extension, human health. The court's decision sets aside the approval issued by the federal government in January 2021 and sends it back for reconsideration.

Authorization to build the project was subject to Canada’s most extensive environmental review process, resulting in an approval that includes 325 conditions designed to protect both the community and the environment, CN officials said in a press release.

CN officials also said they're still reviewing the decision. But they reiterated that the project is a critical piece of infrastructure in Canada’s busiest and fastest growing region, where new capacity is needed to meet the growing demand for goods.

"The Canadian government has stated its commitment to addressing supply chain issues and improving Canada’s transportation system to make life more affordable for Canadians, this project is fundamental to that effort," said Doug MacDonald, CN's executive vice president and chief marketing officer.