Thanks for the clarifications, Ms. Hogan.
I tried to review the history, to understand when the situation had changed. From my observations, it is really since the change in 2001, in terms of regulation, that there has been a decrease in audits. That change in policy has created some consequences that we can see today.
In reading your report, I note that Transport Canada does not provide enough detailed guidance to the railroads at this time. In addition, Transport Canada's senior management has been provided with incomplete information regarding the results of monitoring activities, when they would normally make informed decisions.
I would like your opinion on the following reasoning. The railroads, although it is their responsibility, are unable to maintain the entire infrastructure. Transport Canada, on the other hand, only manages to make minimal improvements, as you have pointed out. Faced with this state of affairs, even if we draw up a new action plan and you produce a new report in a few years, it will not be enough. What would it take to really change the situation, in your opinion?