Replace Red Bridge in Kamloops
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to immediately fund and fast‑track construction of a replacement Red Bridge in Kamloops, coordinating with British Columbia, the City of Kamloops and Tkémlúps te Secwépemc to restore the crossing.
Why we would sign this petition
- Rests a vital transport link so commuters, industry and emergency services regain direct access and regional connectivity.
- Supports local economic recovery by reinstating a route for commerce and aligning with federal infrastructure and economic development priorities.
- Coordination with Tkémlúps te Secwépemc and local governments would advance Indigenous partnership and speed project delivery.
Why we wouldn’t sign this petition
- Federal funding and fast‑tracking may require reallocating limited public resources from other infrastructure needs.
- Bridge replacement involves provincial and municipal roles; federal intervention could raise jurisdictional and coordination challenges.
- Rushed timelines risk insufficient planning, environmental assessment or alternative solutions that might offer safer or more resilient options.
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.