Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thanks to the witnesses for being with us today for this important study.
I want to start by admitting that I am an MP from Montreal. I represent Rosemont—La‑Petite‑Patrie. Level crossings, for me, are something I need to ensure the safety of the people I represent near the Rosemont metro station. That is an entirely different situation.
I find the committee's study fascinating because I am learning a lot. Upgrading level crossings on agricultural land and the resulting financial responsibility rest on the shoulders of the people you represent, all because of some old agreements and old regulations that date from the 19th century and have never been updated. The power of the railway companies in Canada is somewhat staggering.
Ms. Levasseur, you spoke about five unresolved cases in Quebec where the costs could range from $600,000 to $2 million every time. What does that represent for your members? What repercussions does it have on the very survival of some farms or on the agricultural production of members you represent?