Transport committee  That is correct.

Transport committee  My budget, currently, is a little over $20 million.

Transport committee  I'd have to go back precisely and get that information for you.

Transport committee  What we've done over the course of the last year, in order to increase our oversight resources, has been reallocation within the department to be able to strengthen the TDG program.

Transport committee  I would expect so, but I can get back to you and confirm.

Transport committee  What I can tell you if we are looking under our TDG regulations in terms of accidental releases of dangerous goods is that over the last 26-year period, from 1988 to 2013, 1% of dangerous goods have been involved in accidental releases. So that's equivalent to 100 reportable acci

Transport committee  Yes, between our two directorates we have a memorandum of agreement to clarify where each other's authority kicks in, so that our inspectors and our oversight program are well complemented.

Transport committee  There is a combined responsibility with marine safety security. The TDG regulations work on the surface. Looking at the implementation, that means, if we're dealing with high-risk dangerous goods, for example, the requirement of ERAPs on the ground—bringing the containers from th

Transport committee  We'd have to take that back under consideration. Rail safety personnel are not here today, unfortunately. I can take it back as a question for us to get back to you on.

Transport committee  Exactly.

Transport committee  Yes, that's correct.

Transport committee  I could not speak on behalf of marine safety. I would have to turn to my colleague for that information.

Transport committee  I don't have that information to confirm....

Transport committee  I can only speak on behalf of the transportation of dangerous goods directorate. Certainly, what we've had to emphasize, especially since Mégantic, is looking at emphasizing the importance of our oversight program and making sure that we are paying attention to where the highest

Transport committee  Thank you. In addition to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, as mentioned by my colleague as being the cornerstone ensuring marine transportation is safe, efficient, and protects the environment, the transportation of dangerous goods in Canada is regulated under the Transportation o