Replace Red Bridge, Kamloops
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to fund and fast-track replacement of the Red Bridge in Kamloops, immediately committing federal infrastructure funding and coordinating with British Columbia, the City and Tkémlúps te Secwépemc.
Why we would sign this petition
- It would restore a vital transportation link, reducing commute disruptions and restoring access for industry and emergency services.
- Federal funding would advance infrastructure renewal, local economic recovery and climate‑resilient rebuilding while supporting Indigenous partnership.
- Fast‑tracking and coordination with provincial, municipal and Tkémlúps te Secwépemc authorities would shorten disruptions and improve project planning.
Why we wouldn’t sign this petition
- Committing federal funds could be costly and divert resources from other national priorities or local projects.
- Provincial or municipal responsibility and alternative funding sources might be more appropriate than federal intervention.
- Accelerated timelines risk reducing public consultation or environmental review, leading to design or community acceptance concerns.
The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.
Official petition
Petition to the Government of Canada Whereas: the Red Bridge in Kamloops, British Columbia, built in 1936, is a historic and modern-day vital transportation link connecting downtown Kamloops and Tkémlúps te Secwépemc lands; this iconic landmark was destroyed by arson in September 2024, disrupting transportation, local commerce and regional connectivity; the loss of this crossing continues to impact commuters, industry and emergency access; and this project aligns with federal priorities, including infrastructure renewal, economic development, climate resilience and Indigenous partnership. We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Fund and Fast-track the Red Bridge Replacement in Kamloops by working with the Province of British Columbia, the City of Kamloops and Tkémlúps te Secwépemc to support the speedy replacement of the Red Bridge; and 2. Immediately commit federal infrastructure funding to the construction of a new bridge to restore this critical transportation link.
Government response
No government response is available yet.