Thank you, Madam Chair.
It's great to be here.
Minister, it's great to be joining you on this committee today. As the critic for transport for the Conservatives, my motto is have questions, will travel.
Let's start with this. Minister, section 98 of the Canada Transportation Act exists so that the agency can examine whether a proposed rail line is reasonable for the affected communities and landowners.
Why does your bill eliminate this independent review entirely? Wouldn't an expedited CTA review preserve oversight without delaying the project?