CBRM mayor caught off guard by N.S. decision to terminate Cape Breton rail line subsidy

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SYDNEY, N.S. — The mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality says she was caught off guard by the Nova Scotia government’s decision to terminate a deal to keep an inactive Cape Breton rail line in place.

CBRM Mayor Amanda McDougall-Merrill:"Is there is a plan to develop things with the new owner? Could this be based on different economic opportunities?” CONTRIBUTED - CONTRIBUTEDThe line is owned by American holding company Genesee & Wyoming . The Post reached out to CN for an update, but a spokesperson for the national railway company declined to comment.

“I know they are still keenly interested in the line. But they have to know if there is a business case in order to move forward.” Minister of Economic Development Susan Corkum-Greek: “That means doing things with efficiency and helping them obtain the specific talent they need.” SALTWIRE FILE - Saltwire NetworkAt Province House, Sydney-Membertou MLA Derek Mombourquette called for Economic Development Minister Susan Corkum-Greek to explain the reason for ending the subsidy.

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