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-Proposal textBe it resolved, that-• The GPC will advocate for a rational approach to the transportation issues of the entire National-Capital region;- • The GPC will argue for the creation of a single cross-border infrastructure agency to integrate
- and optimize the public road and bridge systems of both provinces in the service of the national
- capital region;
- • The GPC will argue for the integration of the public transit functions from both provinces and
-cities in a single transprovincial organization.Type of ProposalPublic policy that the party would-representObjective / BenefitAs residents of Gatineau and of Ottawa, we are well aware of the chaos-on the road and bridge systems that span the Ottawa River. There is a lack of coordination in the-planning and management of all transport systems, road, bridge, public transit, train and bus, at-all governmental levels, municipal, provincial and federal.- This policy proposes to extend the powers of the National Capital Commission that already has a
- limited brief with respect to infrastructure in the National Capital region, to provide integrated
-transportation management and services across the region.If your proposal replaces an existing-policy or policies, which one does it replace?This is new policy. No existing policy addresses the-powers of the NCC.List any supporting evidence for your proposalNone, this is just a good idea.Does-this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group-or groups?There is considerable overlap in the jurisdiction for road and transportation systems-between cities and provinces. Added to that confusion in the nation’s capital, the federal-government has a strong interest in regional travel for its employees and operations. The existence-of the NCC is evidence of the need for an integrating, cross-border, and cross-river standing-commission.Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?YesPlease indicate the language-the proposal is being submitted in.English
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- +Proposal text
- +
- +Transportation issues are central to achieving a sustainable economy. All of Canada's principal
- +cities have transport coordination functions integrated with their operations, and typically involve
- +their provinces as well. The national capital region is unique in spanning two provinces,and lacks
- +overall coordination.
- +
- +• The GPC will advocate for a rational approach to the ground transportation issues of the entire
- +National Capital region;
- +
- +
- • The GPC will argue for the creation of a single cross-border infrastructure agency to integrate
- and optimize the public road and bridge systems of both provinces in the service of the national
- capital region;
- +
- • The GPC will argue for the integration of the public transit functions from both provinces and
- +cities in a single transprovincial organization.
- +
- +Type of Proposal
- +
- +Public policy that the party would represent
- +
- +Objective / Benefit
- +
- +As residents of Gatineau and of Ottawa, we are well aware of the chaos on the road and bridge
- +systems that span the Ottawa River. There is a lack of coordination in the planning and management
- +of all transport systems, road, bridge, public transit, train and bus, at all governmental levels,
- +municipal, provincial and federal.
- This policy proposes to extend the powers of the National Capital Commission that already has a
- limited brief with respect to infrastructure in the National Capital region, to provide integrated
- +transportation management and services across the region.
- +
- +If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
- +
- +This is new policy. No existing policy addresses the powers of the NCC.
- +
- +List any supporting evidence for your proposal
- +
- +None, this is just a good idea.
- +
- +Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the
- +group or groups?
- +
- +There is considerable overlap in the jurisdiction for road and transportation systems between cities
- +and provinces. Added to that confusion in the nation’s capital, the federal government has a strong
- +interest in regional travel for its employees and operations. The existence of the NCC is evidence
- +of the need for an integrating, cross-border, and cross-river standing commission.
- +
- +Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
- +
- +Yes
- +
- +Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
- +
- +English
