Grade Crossing Closure Program
Backgrounder
Through the Government of Canada’s Grade Crossing Closure Program (GCCP), funding is available to encourage the closure of certain grade crossings that are under federal jurisdiction, in the interest of public safety.
The program provides a $20,000 grant for a public grade crossing and a $5,000 grant for a private grade crossing in exchange for the beneficiary (generally a road authority or private property owner) relinquishing their rights to the crossing and closing it.
In 2016-2017, Transport Canada will provide $125,000 in GCCP funding to close seven crossings.
| Province | Number of Closures | Total Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | 1 (public crossing) | $20,000.00 |
| Manitoba | 2 (public crossing) | $40,000.00 |
| Ontario | 3 (public crossing) | $60,000.00 |
| Quebec | 1 (private crossing) | $5,000.00 |
| Total | 7 | $125,000.00 |
In 2015-2016, Transport Canada approved $50,000 in GCCP funding to close seven crossings.
| Province | Number of Closures | Total Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | 6 (5 private and 1 public crossing) | $45,000.00 |
| Ontario | 1 (private crossing) | $5,000.00 |
| Total | 7 | $50,000.00 |
April, 2016
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