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Island Rail Corporation (IRC)

About

Island Rail Corporation (doing business as Island Rail Corporation, Island Rail Corp, Island Rail, and/or IRC) is incorporated and registered in Canada federally and under the laws of Alberta and British Columbia as of March 2023.

Further information is available upon request by emailing [email protected]

Mandate

As set forth in its charter, Island Rail Corporation’s mandate is to:

1. Restore and Revitalize Rail Infrastructure – Facilitate the restoration, revitalization, and enhancement of all rail infrastructure on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, as the core of a future transportation system to move port-to-port freight, people (public and tourists alike), and to enhance intermodal and transload operations supporting bidirectional local, national, and international freight services.

2. Foster Strategic Partnerships – Build a broad coalition of partners, including government, non-government organizations, the private sector, and First Nations, to achieve these objectives.

3. Advance Sustainable Development – Ensure all projects are undertaken in an environmentally responsible and socially beneficial manner, with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, decreasing Island highway congestion, and improving freight transportation efficiency.

4. Build Broad Support – Develop strong private sector, Indigenous, and political support for the revitalization of Island Rail.

5. Promote Transportation Integration – Support integration with all other forms of transportation on and off the Island, including trucking, ferries, and airports.

Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination

Island Rail Corporation has adopted a formal policy on associate conduct, including specific anti-harassment and anti-discrimination measures. IRC believes that all people are equal and must be treated with dignity, free from ridicule, racism, discrimination, or harassment.

The full policy can be viewed here