Order Sought• CP is applying for an order to approve the

extension of CP’s Scotford Subdivision and the construction of a railway line pursuant to s.98 of the Canada Transportation Act S.C. 1996 c.10.

• The opinions expressed here are CP’s and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Canadian Transportation Agency or any other group.

Requirement for Railway Operations and Service• Extension of the existing Scotford

Subdivision is required to provide rail service to Inter Pipeline’s Heartland Petrochemical Complex (under construction) in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.

• The combination of rail to transport product and rail connection to the site optimize the overall project.

Project Overview• 2.4 mile (3.9 kilometre) extension from current

terminus of CP’s existing track immediately north of Shell’s Scotford Upgrader.

• Single mainline track with two transfer tracks accommodated on an existing CP-owned right-of-way approximately 100 feet wide.

• Designed for a track speed of 15 miles (25 km) per hour using continuously welded rail, wood track ties, and industry-standard track materials including spikes, anchors, and ballast.

• Up to 6000 loaded cars per year or 15-20 cars per day each way (1 train in/out per day).

Project Components• Mainline and Transfer Track Construction • Turnouts• Underground Utility Protection • Crossings• Drainage Infrastructure

Environmental Review• CP’s analysis has determined the Proposed project does not

trigger CEAA review (below Designated Project List threshold).• Environmental Screening of project completed by Dillon

Consulting.• Interests of the localities, as well as a full range of

environmental components, examined.• Few environmental sensitivities/components at risk due to long

history of agricultural, industrial, buried utilities and other land uses in the area.

• CP right-of-way has been disturbed in its entirety.• No significant adverse residual effects identified.

Crossings• Private Crossings – 1 existing (Shell) crossing to be realigned

to comply with TC Grade Crossing Standards; no new private crossings; agreements in place.

• Public Crossings - 1 new at-grade crossing (unopened Township Road); 1 existing access road to be relocated to ensure compliance with TC Grade Crossing Standards; agreements in place.

• Utility Crossings (water, telephone, fibre, effluent, oil, power) – 28 crossings; agreements in place (21) or “pending” due to anticipated construction timing (7).

Interests of the LocalityRoute Selection• Right-of-way owned by CP - no additional land required.• Selected route considered local road operations, existing

customer requirements, and new customer needs.Regional Character • Project located in industrial-zoned Alberta’s Industrial

Heartland (Strathcona County) - 40+ heavy industries currently operating.

• One residential property near alignment.

Interests of the Locality (con’t)Drainage• One intermittent drainage channel crossing on

right-of-way - not fish habitat.• Area surface water moves west to the North

Saskatchewan River.• Flat and gently undulating terrain minimizes

water management concerns.

Interests of the Locality (con’t)Archaeological/Heritage/Cultural Resources• Heritage Resources Impact Assessment completed. • CP identified a low potential for buried cultural resources

as right-of-way actively used for agricultural/industrial purposes for over a century.

• One previously recorded site in right-of-way has been regularly disturbed by cultivation.

• Historical Resources Act approval application submission submitted to province; approval received October 26, 2018.

Interests of the Locality (con’t)Construction Impacts• Earthmoving, grading, rail bed and track construction.• Construction activities temporary and during normal work hours.Operations Impacts• Many existing noise sources and one receptor.• Noise generated by railcar exchange at transfer tracks.• CP’s analysis shows change in % Highly Annoyed from

operations (0.4%) well below Health Canada’s 6.5% threshold.

• CP’s analysis shows vibration impact of operations well below applicable criteria.

Indigenous Engagement• Approach to engagement followed CTA’s engagement framework.• Closest First Nations are 50 km from the proposed project (Enoch

Cree, Alexander) and closest Metis settlement is 77km away (Buffalo Lake).

• 12 communities having potential interest contacted and engaged to share/exchange information.

• Meetings held with several Nations on-site, on-reserve and at CP’s Head Office.

• Engagement activities on-going.

Indigenous Engagement (con’t)• CP’s engagement found no specific concerns regarding infringement of Treaty

rights.• First Nations have interest in economic development opportunities during

construction phase.• First Nations shared construction activities must protect important traditional

and cultural resources (e.g., North Saskatchewan River, archaeological artifacts).• Engagement activities have helped CP understand historical and cultural use and

interests in the Project area.

Public and Stakeholder Engagement• Public Engagement – information sessions (fall 2018, spring

2019) held in two nearby communities coincident with Alberta Industrial Heartland Association events; more than 400 attendees; CP received no opposition to the project (and many verbal comments of support).

• Government Representatives - meetings with elected officials from all levels of government; letters of support from local MP, MLA, and two local mayors.

• Local Landowners – engaged with sole adjacent resident and contact with the estate of one adjacent landowner; other landowners are local industries.

Commitments• CP will offer to employ a local Indigenous environmental/traditional

monitor during construction.• CP will encourage prospective contractors to employ Indigenous peoples

and subcontract Indigenous companies for construction.• CP will continue to engage with First Nation and Metis communities and

the adjacent resident throughout the construction phase.• CP will implement best practices and measures to protect the interests

of localities as set out in its application and supporting documents.

Summary• CTA will determine whether location of proposed Scotford Subdivision Extension is

reasonable considering the interests of localities and requirement for railway services.

• Proposed track extension is industrial in nature, located in an industrial-zoned area and will serve a industrial, rail-dependent customer.

• Right-of-way is owned by CP and no additional lands are required.• Project does not involve/require federal funds, federal lands, or CEAA review.• Minimal sensitive environmental receptors along the proposed track alignment.• CP feels meaningful engagement with adjacent landowners, stakeholders and

Indigenous communities has been undertaken and is ongoing.