Just on the subject of Via Rail, better WiFi would make a big difference.
You're right about electric-assist bikes. Countless car trips could be replaced by bike trips.
We are currently running an awareness-raising program called Vélovolt. We work with businesses so they can give their employees a chance to test electric-assist bikes and trial this mode of transportation for a month. I suggest you visit our website to find out more. That might be something the House of Commons could consider.
We're already making e‑bikes available to businesses and their employees. They try them, and many continue to use them after the program. The waiting list for companies that want to participate in the program is very long. I believe municipalities are participating too. It works very well, and people want it.
E‑bikes are expensive, though. That's why we offer this program, which is geared to income. We don't want to subsidize people who earn enough money to buy one of these bikes on their own.
Programs that offer incentives for buying electric cars aren't geared to income.