Promise History
3.06.079 - “To ensure that everyone has access to green spaces in their communities, a re-elected Liberal government will: Continue building and connecting the Trans Canada Trail, and creating new opportunities for Canadians to access it, by increasing annual funding to $13 million, growing the trail network by 10% helping create 10,000 jobs over the next five years.”
23-Mar-2025
Although some expansion initiatives are underway (such as the Gordie Howe Bridge and projects in Alberta), the budget figures (C$55 million over five years, or C$11 million per year) remain below the promised C$13 million, and no source confirms the 10% expansion of the trail (which remains at 28,000 km) or the creation of the 10,000 jobs announced. Based on a logical analysis of the available data (budget reports, ministerial documents, public information), there is a significant gap between the initial objectives (increased funding, substantial expansion, economic benefits) and reality.
22-Apr-2024
“Spanning more than 28,000 kilometres, the Trail is a thread connecting urban and rural communities coast-to-coast-to-coast through diverse landscapes.”
09-Feb-2024
« Les piétons et les cyclistes pourront emprunter le pont Gordie-Howe pour traverser la frontière. Le sentier Transcanadien passera par le pont Gordie-Howe qui doit relier Windsor à Detroit. »
Le sentier Transcanadien passera sur le pont Gordie-Howe - Radio-Canada
20-Sep-2023
“Alberta TrailNet Society is also receiving funding to undertake two planning projects that address significant gaps in Alberta’s section of the Trans Canada Trail. The Northshore Trail project in Slave Lake will survey and design the second phase of the trail along Lesser Slave Lake to follow the historic route connecting the Peace River Trail and Grouard Trail. This project will confirm the trail route, design key elements like bridge infrastructure, signage, drainage, and site access, and estimate construction costs. This planning study will inform the construction of this important route, which will increase mobility options for local communities and support economic development in the region.”
07-Apr-2022
“To maintain and enhance Canada’s trail network, Budget 2022 proposes to provide $55 million over five years, starting in 2022-23, to the Parks Canada Agency for the Trans Canada Trail.”
Reference Documents
In 2021, just before the election, the trail was 28,000 km long.
“The Trans Canada Trail is the world’s longest network of multi-use recreational trails at 28,000 km and continues to grow across every province and territory. It is a showcase of Canada’s diverse landscapes and cultures, and a sustainable national asset that fosters unity, collaboration and connectedness. Our national trail is managed by local Trail groups and partners who work in conjunction with Trans Canada Trail, a registered charity.”
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