Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Last spring the transportation groups made various representations with regard to disabilities, particularly in air travel, and also, of course, the legal situation that exists now with VIA Rail. At that time it was felt that legislative encouragements weren't necessary, that voluntary compliance was the way to go. Clearly, from the concept of inclusion, nationally there are dozens of incidents around the country daily where people in wheelchairs are either embarrassed or humiliated or are unable to travel or are forced to take alternative routes that are much more expensive or lengthy in time. Will this act legislate inclusion for persons with disabilities?