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Transport

Department
Canada Post Corporation
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
Canadian Transportation Agency
Federal Bridge Corporation Limited
Marine Atlantic Inc.
National Capital Commission
Office of Infrastructure of Canada
Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.
The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
VIA Rail Canada Inc.

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Ministry Summary

Vote	(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008	Difference
		Main Estimates	Main Estimates
	Transport
	Department
1	Operating expenditures	315,257	318,413	(3,156)
5	Capital expenditures	78,248	73,260	4,988
10	Grants and contributions	471,691	313,145	158,546
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	66,965	68,658	(1,693)
(S)	Minister of Transport - Salary and motor car allowance	76	75	2
(S)	Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment
	under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act	54,897	55,276	(379)
(S)	Payments in respect of St. Lawrence Seaway
	agreements under the Canada Marine Act	41,900	26,900	15,000
(S)	Payments to the Canadian National Railway Company
	in respect of the termination of the collection of tolls
	on the Victoria Bridge, Montreal and for
	rehabilitation work on the roadway portion of the
	Bridge	3,300	3,300	. . . . .
	Total Department	1,032,334	859,027	173,308
	Canada Post Corporation
15	Payments to the Canada Post Corporation for special
	purposes	97,210	122,210	(25,000)
	Total Agency	97,210	122,210	(25,000)
	Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
20	Payments to the Canadian Air Transport Security
	Authority	277,754	455,304	(177,550)
	Total Agency	277,754	455,304	(177,550)
	Canadian Transportation Agency
25	Program expenditures	22,803	22,611	192
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	3,291	3,444	(153)
	Total Agency	26,094	26,055	39
	Federal Bridge Corporation Limited
30	Payments to the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited	10,204	10,450	(246)
	Total Agency	10,204	10,450	(246)
	Marine Atlantic Inc.
35	Payments to Marine Atlantic Inc.	106,354	80,980	25,374
	Total Agency	106,354	80,980	25,374
	National Capital Commission
40	Payment to the National Capital Commission for
	operating expenditures	76,313	76,226	87
45	Payment to the National Capital Commission for capital
	expenditures	17,934	17,935	(1)
	Total Agency	94,247	94,161	86
	Office of Infrastructure of Canada
50	Operating expenditures	37,530	27,362	10,168
55	Contributions	2,414,778	1,988,017	426,761
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	3,229	2,318	911
	Total Agency	2,455,537	2,017,697	437,840
	Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.
60	Payments to the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.	19,900	18,800	1,100
	Total Agency	19,900	18,800	1,100
	The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges
	Incorporated
65	Payments to the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges
	Inc.	87,808	65,839	21,969
	Total Agency	87,808	65,839	21,969
	Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
70	Program expenditures	1,213	1,207	6
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	121	126	(5)
	Total Agency	1,334	1,333	1
	VIA Rail Canada Inc.
75	Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc.	335,560	169,001	166,559
	Total Agency	335,560	169,001	166,559
Note: Details in the “Ministry Summary” and “Program by Activities” tables may not add to totals due to rounding.

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Department

Strategic Outcome

An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives.

Program Activity Descriptions

Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs

This program activity encompasses the development of transportation policies, legislation, programs and infrastructure support in such a manner that competition and market forces guide the growth and development of the national transportation system, and that a strong and healthy marketplace encourages existing competitors and new entrants to innovate and provide new services to meet the transportation needs of Canadians. Contributing activities under the policy element of this program activity include monitoring and analysis of the Canadian transportation system, annual reporting on the health of the system, economic studies and the development of new policies. Transport Canada also administers airport, port, highway and bridge subsidy programs and performs landlord and monitoring functions for the department for ports, airports and air navigation system sites. Under the infrastructure element of this program activity, Transport Canada negotiates the divestiture of ports, airports and Seaway lands to local interests, and operates airports and ports until their transfer, as well as federally owned remote airports and remote ports.

Strategic Outcome

A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives.

Program Activity Descriptions

Transportation Safety and Security

The Transportation Safety and Security program activity is responsible for policies, rule making, monitoring and enforcement, and outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system. The program activity develops national legislation, regulation and standards, and carries out monitoring, testing, inspection, enforcement, education and developmental activities to promote safety and security in all transportation modes. It also develops emergency preparedness plans and delivers aircraft services to government and other transportation bodies.

Strategic Outcome

An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's sustainable development objectives.

Program Activity Descriptions

Sustainable Transportation Development and the Environment

This program activity encompasses the development and implementation of programs and policies to protect the natural environment and to achieve a more sustainable transportation system in Canada.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)			2008-2009 Main Estimates				2007-2008
			Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Grants	Contributions	Less:		Estimates
				and other	Revenues
				transfer	credited
				payments	to the vote
Transportation Safety and Security	512,845	29,229	430	120,029	49,838	612,696	632,856
Transportation Policy Development and
Infrastructure Programs	176,055	45,500	26,447	265,320	295,614	217,708	101,192
Sustainable Transportation Development
and the Environment	80,898	3,519	100,200	17,462	148	201,931	124,979
	769,798	78,248	127,077	402,811	345,600	1,032,334	859,027

 

Transfer Payments
(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
ecoAUTO Rebate Program	100,200,000	. . . . .
Grant to the Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of
ferry and coastal freight and passenger services	26,447,000	25,909,000
Grant to close grade crossings	300,000	300,000
Grant to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for
Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing
Airworthiness Program (COSCAP)	130,000	130,000
Total grants	127,077,000	26,339,000
Contributions
Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund	82,100,000	43,800,000
Passenger Rail and Urban Transit Security Contribution Program	61,400,000	67,400,000
(S) Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment under the
Northumberland Strait Crossing Act	54,896,961	55,276,156
Airports Capital Assistance Program	49,800,000	38,000,000
Port Divestiture Fund	33,000,000	. . . . .
Marine Security Contribution Program	28,046,000	47,563,195
Airports policing contribution program	15,645,360	. . . . .
Contributions to provinces toward highway improvements to enhance
overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging industrial
development and tourism from a regional economic perspective:
Outaouais Road Development Agreement	15,075,000	18,231,560
Contributions for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services	11,243,000	8,649,000
Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the
Railway Safety Act	7,145,000	7,145,000
Contribution program for operating, capital and start-up funding
requirement for regional and remote passenger rail services	5,600,000	8,100,000
Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change: Urban Transportation Showcase	5,043,098	9,712,000
National Safety Code	4,392,940	4,442,940
ecoTRANSPORT Strategy - Freight Technology Incentives	4,319,000	. . . . .
(S) Payments to the Canadian National Railway Company in respect of
the termination of the collection of tolls on the Victoria Bridge,
Montreal and for rehabilitation work on the roadway portion of the
Bridge	3,300,000	3,300,000
ecoTRANSPORT Strategy - Marine Shore Power Program	3,100,000	. . . . .
ecoTRANSPORT Strategy - Freight Technology Demonstration Fund	2,850,000	. . . . .
Contribution to the Provinces for the modernization of marine training
simulators	2,800,000	. . . . .
Contributions for the operation of municipal or other airports: Original
Program	2,715,131	2,655,078
Contribution to the Gander International Airport Authority to provide
interim financial support to sustain operations while long-term
options are examined for the airport	2,500,000	. . . . .
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program: Intelligent Transportation
System	1,562,597	5,211,959
ecoTRANSPORT Strategy - ecoMOBILITY Program	1,300,000	. . . . .
Newfoundland - Construct runways and related facilities in Labrador
(Nain, Davis Inlet, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet,
Cartwright, Black Tickle, Charlottetown, Port Hope Simpson,
Mary's Harbour, Fox Harbour and Williams Harbour)	1,000,000	934,839
Moving on Sustainable Transportation	850,000	. . . . .
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program: Border Crossing - planning
and integration	723,913	4,169,403
Allowances to former employees of Newfoundland Railways,
Steamships and Telecommunications Services transferred to
Canadian National Railways	684,000	770,000
Contribution to the Thompson Regional Airport Authority for the cost
associated with the rehabilitation of runway 05/23 of the Thompson
airport	620,000	400,000
Contribution to the Province of Prince Edward Island for policing
services in respect of the Confederation Bridge	254,000	249,000
Contributions to the Railway Association of Canada for Operation
Lifesaver	250,000	250,000
Contribution in support of boating safety	200,000	. . . . .
Transportation Association of Canada	188,000	188,000
Payments to other governments or international agencies for the
operation and maintenance of airports, air navigation and airways
facilities	100,000	100,000
Contribution to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport
Administrators - Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CMVA)	50,000	. . . . .
St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation joint observational
study on the effects of ice-breaking in the St. Lawrence Seaway	39,000	. . . . .
Canadian Transportation Research Forum's scholarship program	18,000	. . . . .
Total contributions	402,811,000	326,548,130
Items not required
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program: Highway component	. . . . .	14,675,870
Program Measures in support of the Government's Clean Air Agenda	. . . . .	3,400,000
Contribution to the Sauder School of Business to support the
Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative Research Consortium	. . . . .	658,000
Contribution to the Province of British Columbia for the Lower
Mainland Trucking Forum	. . . . .	100,000
Total items not required	. . . . .	18,833,870
Total	529,888,000	371,721,000

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Canada Post Corporation

Strategic Outcome

Provision of parliamentary mailing privileges, services to the blind and declining transitional funding for the Canada Post Corporation pension plan.

Program Activity Descriptions

Concessionary Governmental Services

Payment associated with services provided at rates free of postage by the Corporation in support of government policy programs: Government Free Mail and Materials for the use of the Blind.

Transition Funding for Canada Post pension plan

Payment for transitional support for the implementation of the Canada Post Corporation pension plan.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates		2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total		Main
	Operating			Estimates
Transition Funding for Canada Post pension plan	75,000	75,000		100,000
Concessionary Governmental Services	22,210	22,210		22,210
	97,210	97,210		122,210

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Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

Strategic Outcome

Critical elements of the air transportation system as assigned by the government are secured.

Program Activity Descriptions

Securing critical elements of the Canadian air transportation system

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a parent Crown corporation that provides effective and efficient screening of persons who access aircraft or restricted areas, the property in their possession or control, and the belongings or baggage that they give to an air carrier for transport.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital		Estimates
Securing critical elements of the Canadian air
transportation system	234,354	43,400	277,754	455,304
	234,354	43,400	277,754	455,304

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Canadian Transportation Agency

Strategic Outcome

Transparent, fair and efficient economic regulation of the federal transportation system.

Program Activity Descriptions

Economic regulation of the federal transportation system

Economic regulation of Air, Rail and Marine transportation through the administration of laws, regulations, voluntary codes of practice, educational and outreach programs and through the resolution of disputes. As an independent quasi-judicial administrative tribunal, the Canadian Transportation Agency issues licenses, permits and approvals and makes decisions and orders on a wide range of matters affecting Canadian transportation.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates		2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Economic regulation of the federal transportation system	26,094	26,094	26,055
	26,094	26,094	26,055

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Federal Bridge Corporation Limited

Strategic Outcome

Safe and efficient transit on the infrastructure maintained, operated and managed by Federal Bridge Corporation Limited.

Program Activity Descriptions

Construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall, Ontario as well as related infrastructure improvements

This program activity encompasses the construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall, to replace the deteriorating North Channel Span of the Seaway International Bridge, as well as related infrastructure improvements on Cornwall Island.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates 2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Capital		Estimates
Construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall,
Ontario as well as related infrastructure improvements	10,204	10,204	10,450
	10,204	10,204	10,450

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Marine Atlantic Inc.

Strategic Outcome

A safe, reliable, efficient, affordable and environmentally responsible ferry service between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia.

Program Activity Descriptions

Ferry Services

Marine Atlantic Inc. is a parent Crown Corporation that fulfills Canada's constitutional obligation to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) to provide a year-round ferry service between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques, NL. It also operates a non-constitutional seasonal service between North Sydney and Argentia, NL.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital		Estimates
Ferry Services	88,554	17,800	106,354	80,980
	88,554	17,800	106,354	80,980

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National Capital Commission

Strategic Outcome

Optimum contribution of federal lands and public programs in creating a Capital as a source of pride and of national significance.

Program Activity Descriptions

Animating and Promoting the Capital

The objective is to generate pride and promote unity through programming in the Capital. The main products are a series of high-impact events (notably Canada Day and Winterlude), interpretative programs and commemorations. As well, this activity works to increase Canada-wide awareness of the Capital by means of national marketing and communications campaigns that present the Capital as a place where Canadians can experience Canadian heritage, culture and achievements.

Planning, Design and Land Use

This activity guides the use and physical development of federal lands, coordinates development and ensures excellence in design and planning on federal lands in order that it is appropriate to the role and significance of the Capital. Products include long-term visionary plans, prepared in consultation with other planning jurisdictions and departments, to guide land uses, development and management of Capital lands as well as the identification of the National Interest Land Mass to be held in trust for future generations. Under the National Capital Act , the National Capital Commission (NCC) is responsible for the review and approval of all proposals for land-use changes, designs and land disposals on federal lands in Canada's Capital region (CCR) to ensure that they are appropriate to their significance, natural environment and heritage. The NCC develops strategies and facilitates federal involvement in CCR transportation and transit, and participates in joint studies with provincial and municipal partners to address inter-provincial and urban transportation issues. Programs also include management of the NCC's built heritage, cultural landscapes, archaeological assets and collections, as well as approval of heritage building designations in the Capital. Clients include the NCC, all government organizations with interests in CCR, Canadians, and other visitors, plus international and private agencies, all of whom benefit from a meaningful Capital of international quality.

Real Asset Management

The NCC manages and protects physical assets of national significance in CCR as a legacy for future generations of Canadians. Its objectives are to enhance the rich cultural heritage and natural environment of Canada's Capital and to optimize the contribution of the NCC's extensive lands and buildings in support of the programs and mandate of the Corporation, while ensuring NCC assets are appropriately accessible to the public. Environmental assets and liabilities are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner. The NCC owns over 470 square kilometres or 10% of CCR, as well as 27 roads and parkways, 570 kilometres of pathways, 1,639 buildings and 110 bridges. The NCC also manages close to 650 leases and the ground operations for most federal organizations in CCR. The NCC manages its assets through the application of relevant policies and regulations and by means of a life-cycle maintenance and rehabilitation program. The NCC's duties with regard to its real asset base include: safeguarding and preserving the Capital's most treasured cultural, natural and heritage assets (including the Official Residences); the promotion and regulation of public activities on federal lands; natural resource protection and management; environmental stewardship; and the delivery of visitor and recreational services and programs. Where appropriate, the assets are used to generate a stream of revenues to complement federal appropriations in supporting the work of the Corporation (e.g. leasing, land use permits). Land development projects are carried out to enhance the Capital for future generations. This activity is also responsible for the acquisition of national interest properties and disposal of surplus properties. These activities are carried out in close cooperation with the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau and federal organizations (e.g. Public Works and Government Services Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police). The NCC also pays Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to municipalities and school boards in Quebec. Clients include senior political figures (for Official Residences), government bodies at all levels, visitors to the Capital, local residents and all Canadians who benefit from a meaningful Capital.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Real Asset Management	72,475	22,062	25,561	68,976	69,717
Animating and Promoting the Capital	25,854	175	4,062	21,967	21,288
Planning, Design and Land Use	3,486	24	206	3,304	3,156
	101,815	22,261	29,829	94,247	94,161

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Office of Infrastructure of Canada

Strategic Outcome

Improving the sustainability of cities and communities and Canada's local, regional and national public infrastructure to enhance the economic, social, cultural and environmental quality of life of Canadians.

Program Activity Descriptions

Infrastructure Investments

Infrastructure investments are important to long-term economic growth and directly affect the quality of life in all Canadian communities. The reliable provision and effective management of potable water treatment plants, wastewater treatment facilities, highways, municipal roads and bridges, transit systems, and cultural and recreational facilities all impact on our quality of life, and may also have strong environmental implications. As such, the Government of Canada has introduced a host of infrastructure programs to deal with these public infrastructure pressures. Infrastructure investments contribute to the construction, renewal and / or enhancement of public infrastructure and build capacity in partnership with others.

Policy, Knowledge and Partnership Development

The Program Activity "Policy, Knowledge, and Partnership Development" includes those activities that support policy and program development, knowledge generation and dissemination related to infrastructure, and partnership-building across the various levels of government and amongst stakeholder groups.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Contributions		Estimates
		and other
		transfer
		payments
Infrastructure Investments	26,287	2,413,538	2,439,825	2,000,322
Policy, Knowledge and Partnership Development	14,472	1,240	15,712	17,375
	40,759	2,414,778	2,455,537	2,017,697

 

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Contributions
Contributions under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund	629,091,000	654,033,000
Contributions under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund	399,885,000	410,933,000
Contributions under the Border Infrastructure Fund	69,301,000	127,309,000
Contributions under the Research, Knowledge and Outreach Program	1,240,000	5,750,000
Total contributions	1,099,517,000	1,198,025,000
Other Transfer Payments
Gas Tax Fund Transfer Payment Program (GTF)	987,490,000	789,992,000
Provincial - Territorial Infrastructure Base Funding Program	327,771,000	. . . . .
Total other transfer payments	1,315,261,000	789,992,000
Total	2,414,778,000	1,988,017,000

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Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.

Strategic Outcome

An urban park dedicated to recreational, tourist and cultural activities that safeguard and promote the Old Port of Montreal's cultural heritage while facilitating public access to the waterfront.

Program Activity Descriptions

Management of the Old Port of Montreal as an urban park, a tourist destination offering recreational and cultural activities

The Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. (OPMC) is mandated to promote and develop the lands of the Old Port of Montreal in accordance with the approved Master Development Plan. The Plan is, among other things, to ensure free pedestrian access to the site, public sector control on its development and development of the historical, maritime and port character of the site. The OPMC administers, manages, and maintains the property of Her Majesty under a management agreement with Public Works and Government Services Canada, the custodian of the property.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital		Estimates
Management of the Old Port of Montreal as an urban
park, a tourist destination offering recreational and
cultural activities	15,500	4,400	19,900	18,800
	15,500	4,400	19,900	18,800

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The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

Strategic Outcome

Safe and efficient transit on the infrastructure maintained, operated and managed by the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated.

Program Activity Descriptions

Management of federal bridge, highway and tunnel infrastructure, and properties in the Montreal area

This program activity encompasses the operation and maintenance of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain bridges, the federally-owned section of the Honoré-Mercier Bridge, a section of the Bonaventure Expressway, the Melocheville Tunnel, and the Champlain Bridge Ice Control Structure by carrying out regular and major maintenance work.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital		Estimates
Management of federal bridge, highway and tunnel
infrastructure, and properties in the Montreal area	26,367	61,441	87,808	65,839
	26,367	61,441	87,808	65,839

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Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

Strategic Outcome

The Canadian transportation community is provided with the opportunity to have enforcement and licensing decisions of the Minister of Transport reviewed by an independent body.

Program Activity Descriptions

Review and Appeal Hearings
Provides for the operation of an independent Tribunal to respond to requests from the transportation community for review of enforcement and licensing decisions taken by the Minister of Transport under various transportation Acts; and to conduct hearings into such appeals. At the conclusion of a hearing, the Tribunal may confirm the Minister's decision, substitute its own decision, or refer the matter back to the Minister for reconsideration.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates		2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Review and Appeal Hearings	1,334	1,334	1,333
	1,334	1,334	1,333

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VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Strategic Outcome

A national passenger rail transportation service that is safe, secure, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sustainable and that meets the needs of travellers in Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Operation of a national network of rail passenger services
Provision of year-round services in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor, transcontinental passenger services between Halifax and Montreal and between Toronto and Vancouver, and the regional and remote services in northern and outlying areas of the country.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital		Estimates
Operation of a national network of rail passenger services	212,219	123,341	335,560	. . . . .
Quebec City - Windsor Corridor services	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	73,306
Transcontinental Passenger Rail services	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	60,126
Regional and Remote Passenger Rail services	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	35,569
	212,219	123,341	335,560	169,001

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