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Election 2026 - Island Rail Corridor Champions

Municipalities and Area Directors of the Cowichan Valley Regional District

Candidates for North Cowichan, BC

Rob Douglas for North Cowichan Mayor

Christopher Justice for North Cowichan Council

Christopher Justice for North Cowichan Council

  “I support the restoration of rail service on Vancouver Island, including passenger service between Victoria and the Cowichan region and freight operations across the Island. Restoring rail would improve regional connectivity, provide additional transportation options, and support economic development across Vancouver Island.

I have been clear about my support for rail restoration in my roles as Mayor of North Cowichan and Director with the Cowichan Valley Regional District. I maintain a strong and constructive relationship with the Island Corridor Foundation and am committed to working collaboratively with regional, provincial and federal governments and First Nations partners to advance the restoration of rail service on Vancouver Island.”

Christopher Justice for North Cowichan Council

Christopher Justice for North Cowichan Council

Christopher Justice for North Cowichan Council

"I absolutely support preserving and restoring Vancouver Island rail as part of a practical, long-term transportation strategy for our region. My track on council and the CVRD board record reflects a consistent focus on long-term planning, protecting taxpayers, and preserving important public assets. I believe the Island Rail Corridor is an important public asset that should be preserved and thoughtfully integrated with transit, land-use, and active transportation planning."

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Christopher Justice for North Cowichan Council

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Candidates for Cowichan Valley RD - Area H, BC

Ben Maartman - CVRD Area H (North Oyster/Diamond)

Ben Maartman - CVRD Area H (North Oyster/Diamond)

Ben Maartman - CVRD Area H (North Oyster/Diamond)

 "As a Board member of the Island Corridor Foundation, I am committed to the long-term viability of the corridor and to seeing it remain intact. I believe it is important to preserve the corridor and the options it provides for future generations. While I don't think we can predict exactly what transportation will look like decades from now, I hope the corridor can one day be used again for transportation—whether that is conventional rail or another appropriate form of rail-based transportation.

For me, the key is protecting this unique asset so that future generations retain the ability to make that choice. Decisions made today should not unnecessarily close off those options."

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Ben Maartman - CVRD Area H (North Oyster/Diamond)

Ben Maartman - CVRD Area H (North Oyster/Diamond)

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 NOTE: Candidates are listed based on their position on the Island Rail Corridor only, it does not represent an endorsement of their full platform. 


Platform links are provided so you can determine if their broader values align with yours.


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