Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thanks to the guests for coming here today.
Last week we had visiting Ottawa the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Some of the things in their report, especially on the conditions of secondary roads and short-line railroads.... They said it was almost coming to a point of no repair, which will have a future impact on these rural areas. You mentioned how many goods come out of the rural communities.
So what needs to be done? What lead should the federal government be taking now, especially when you look at the fact that we're supposed to be rolling out this infrastructure? How can we put more into those secondary roads and secondary lines?
Second, how could this government help you to be more efficient with your equipment, such as locomotives and trucks? Some other countries are pushing for equipment--there was talk here about tractors--that would help when you're idling and stopping and things like that. What is out there that could help your industries be more efficient and environmentally friendly?
Those are my two questions.