Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
First, I want to thank the representatives of the City of Québec and the City of Lévis as well as of the City of New Westminster, the City of Langley and the Town of Langley.
Rail transportation is increasing. The cost of oil and gas means that an increasing number of trips are made by rail, which is good. The problem is that this situation means increasing problems over time. I see Mr. Alain Lemaire here whom I knew in another life, when I was with the Union des municipalités du Québec.
I want to ask you the question my colleague raised earlier, namely that mediation was a failure. That is why we see situations such as this occurring. Legislation needs to be adopted to resolve this situation. I believe that is our role. You can count on the support of the Bloc Québécois to ensure that such legislation is passed quickly in the House of Commons. There must not be yet another election before legislation can be passed.
Mr. Lemaire, based on your experience with mediation and this entire process, what were the results and why are we facing the situation before us today?