I was pleased to see the motion, and I am disappointed to hear the mover has some hesitation now because of these other studies. I think they're important as part of it. But when you look at this particular vehicle that was involved, it raises questions about Transport Canada's role outside those particular studies. In fact, the United States has actually had congressional hearings on this, and this vehicle is illegal in 40 states for purchase by school boards.
In Canada, Edmonton has different rules for it; Calgary has different rules for it; Nova Scotia has banned the vehicle. We have I guess almost a dog's breakfast, in terms of how this vehicle can be used. It's not just with regard to this particular tragedy. These vehicles in particular--I know this is not just limited to that vehicle, but this vehicle is a good example of some of the questions out there--are used for church groups when they go to different functions and are used for a whole variety of operations.
There's quite a lot of scientific evidence on this vehicle. On the questions I have to Transport Canada, I'm wondering about the act and how it relates. There doesn't seem to be any type of opportunity for them to engage in leadership on this issue and the use of vehicles like this. To me, I would think it would be worthwhile, especially if we have some open time, to maybe start to investigate this a little. I believe there is a real role.
Once again, if we're not going to do it.... Other municipalities are doing it and other provinces are doing it. I think there's a federal role. If it's not good in one community for particular use, or for example it can only have ten or fewer people in it, then why would that be different somewhere else? I think it would be helpful to set some overall guidelines.