Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to all our presenters here today. It's been a real pleasure hearing from each of you.
My question is for the Railway Association of Canada. We've talked about the need to focus on both passenger and freight service, and across rural Canada, certain short lines or privately owned rail lines are in danger of closing. These lines are used to ship goods, most of which are produced by hard-working Canadians. Some of these lines are used by large multinational companies. Many producers in my riding use these short lines to move their grain and other commodities.
What involvement, if any, would you suggest for the federal government to ensure continued access to affordable, clean, and practical rail shipping?