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During a recently conducted visit of Lac Megantic by the federal Transport Minister, Lisa Raitt, on Wednesday, she confirmed that the federal government will provide special aid to the municipality for relief and rehabilitation, however was largely unclear as to when, how much and how will it be spent.
Addressing reporters from outside the local high school in Lac-Mégantic, Raitt promised support for the suffering community, alleging that the explosion that caused 50 lives in the town has affected all of Canada. She mentioned that “I think what’s important is that we tell the province and the municipality … that we are there to help them in whatever way they think needs to happen for reconstruction of the community and emergency cleanup.” Upon being pushed to reveal details into the availability of aid, Raitt refrained from positively committing how much the federal government is willing to contribute in the cost of emergency services or for reconstruction efforts, citing that “the difficult part is understanding the pure quantum of what we’re looking at.”
Raitt is anticipated to have become the head at Transport Canada on Monday following a cabinet shuffle. She appraised the investigators at the Sûreté du Québec and Transportation Safety Board, asserting that those working under her at Transport Canada are working closely with the TSB. Additionally, Raitt clarified that any policy initiatives to result in light of the tragedy will be taken once the inquiry is complete. Accompanying her during the visit, Paradis also made a short statement in French repeating words said by Raitt, and refused to take any questions.
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