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May 10, 1989 Reference No. 2916

Mayor Len Traboulay City of Port Coquitlam 2580 Shaughnessy Street PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. V3C 2A8

Dear Mayor Traboulay:

Contrary to the best interest of Western Canadians, the Federal Government has again placed in jeopardy, VIA Rails Super Continental passenger rail service,

I have recently written to the Minister of Transportation expressing my concerns regarding this matter. Additionally, the City of Edmonton's position on VIA's Super Continental service was presented to the Edmonton Caucus of federal members of Parliament.

Given the seriousness of this issue, I am requesting your support in initiating a massive letter writing campaign. I ask that letters be written by your municipal councillors, chambers of commerce and their members, development authorities, tourism councils, ete., tos

Local Members of Parliament

Transport Minister Benoit Bouchard

Tourism Minister Tom Hockin

Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

Deputy Prime Minister Don Mazankowski

Chairman of the Board, VIA Rail, Lawrence Hanigan

President and Chief Executive Officer, VIA Rail, Ronald Lawless

It would also be of benefit to request your Provincial Government's support in this endeavor,

Thank you fer your consideration of my request.

Syncerely yours,

SO y~o—< | Terry Cavanagh Mayor

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