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Req # 21-2150
I would like to know the greenhouse gas emissions per kilometer and per passenger for the Montreal-Toronto and Toronto-Vancouver trains. I already know the average emission rate for VIA Rail, but I would like to know the emissions for these two trains taking into account their actual occupancy rate (emission rate per passenger, not per seat). Also, if possible, I would like to know how this rate varies by class (e.g. economy class, Sleeper class, etc.)Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
0 page(s)
April 2022
April 2022
Req # 20-2045
1. As of January 2020, how many persons occupy a management position at the Halifax station who are part of the four following categories: (i) women, (ii) visible minorities, (iii) person with a disability or (iv) identify as aboriginal. Please provide their position and title; 2. As of January 2020, how many persons occupy a management position at the Halifax station who are not part of the four categories mentioned in question 1; 3. Please indicate how long each employee occupying a management position at the Halifax station has been in their role; 4. In the event that an employee in a managerial role was required to conduct an investigation at the Halifax station, was such role ever occupied by a visible minority and in the event that an employee in a managerial role was required to conduct an investigation at the Halifax station, have they received a training related to visible minorities/sensitivity training; 5. For employees employed at the Halifax station subject to Unifor Collective Agreement #1, please provide the number (in total) of demerit points that have been deducted as of January 2008. If possible, please differentiate between the following categories: (i) women, (ii) visible minorities, (iii) person with a disability, (iv) identify as aboriginal and (v) Caucasian; 6. Please provide documentation regarding action VIA Rail has taken to cultivate diversity, equity and inclusion training in the workplace at the Halifax station; 7. Please provide documentation regarding the opportunities given to women, visible minorities, those with a disability and those who identify as aboriginal to achieve management position roles at VIA Rail and more specifically the Halifax station (regards to implementing, reviewing, monitoring and revising and employment equity plan that includes short term and long term goals to close gaps in representation); 8. For each employee currently occupying a management role at the Halifax station, please provide copy of their respective job posting; 9. In the event of any external contractor hired by VIA Rail in 2019 to conduct investigations with employees in Agreement #1, what was the cost for each contractor; 10. Please provide the calendar date(s) for each of the 11 witnesses interviewed for the report prepared for VIA Rail on September 27, 2019.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
21 page(s)
April 2021
April 2021
Req # 20-2050
I am looking for copies of VIA Rail’s brand/corporate identity guidelines and rolling stock livery guidelines used throughout VIA Rail’s history. The brand/corporate identity guidelines contain information on the correct usage of VIA Rail’s logo as well as the specific colours used as part of the company’s corporate identity.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
63 page(s)
April 2021
April 2021
Req # 20-2052
Obtain a copy of any document held by VIA Rail that allows me to see the total amounts spent in relation to COVID-19 and/or the pandemic between February 28, 2020 and February 28, 2021 (including all forms of expenses): a. tell me the number of contracts awarded solely related to the pandemic/COVID-19, vaccines, etc. and the total values of all such contracts; b. tell me the number of hours and total amount of overtime you paid to employees/officials; c. tell me all equipment/materials purchased by VIA Rail related to the pandemic/COVID-19 including telework, iPad/tablet/laptops etc. masks, gloves, plexiglass, etc.; d. I absolutely want a clear answer: the total amount encompassing all the expenses made by VIA Rail related to this pandemic/COVID-19 from February 28, 2020 to February 28, 2021.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
3 page(s)
April 2021
April 2021
Req # 19-1986
Any report, reports or notes submitted by or for VIA Rail staff, including any report, reports or notes prepared by a security consultant or security consultants and including any report reviewed by VIA Rail police – prepared between Nov. 1, 2019 to Nov. 30, 2019 regarding any security incident or incidents occurring on VIA Rail’s The Canadian, train #2, in Alberta on between Nov. 1 – 5, 2019. Please also include any emails sent or received by members of VIA Rail police regarding any such incident that would have occurred on Train #2 in Alberta, between Nov. 1-5, 2019.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
4 page(s)
June 2020
June 2020
Req # 19-1988
A copy of the most recent Train Service Agreement between VIA Rail and CN Rail. Please provide all relevant details of this agreement in keeping with the Nov. 19, 2018 Federal Court of Appeal decision under the file number A-225-17.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
49 page(s)
June 2020
June 2020
Req # 19-1989
Any and all internal documents that record and track incidents of violence or unruly behaviour, including but not limited to pushing, hitting, punching or verbal arguments on board VIA Rail trains, operated in Canada, either between passengers or between a passenger and a VIA Rail employee between April 1 to April 30, 2019.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
1 page(s)
June 2020
June 2020
Req # 20-2002
I am requesting on-time performance data for each of VIA Rail’s passenger routes for the years 2000-2019.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
1 page(s)
June 2020
June 2020
Req # 20-2003
Here is a breakdown of the information I am looking for the Grimsby Subdivison: (i) Type of train (passenger/freight, etc.); (ii) Engine Type (assumed diesel); (iii) Welded Rail (yes/no); (iv) No. of trains (day/night); (v) # of locomotives and # of cars per train; (vi) Speed; (vii) Whistle by-laws – at grade-crossings in the area and if any whistles are blown.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
1 page(s)
June 2020
June 2020
Req # 20-2004
I am writing to request any and all records relating to CN Rail’s direction that VIA Rail suspend service on the Prince Rupert – Prince George – Jasper following blockades along the rail line that took place near Hazelton, BC in February 2020.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
2 page(s)
June 2020
June 2020