The guidelines will be drafted. The use of decibels is only one way to assess noise. It will certainly be factored in when we consider our approach. They are guidelines, and not regulations. Guidelines are the preferred option because they will allow us to undertake a national consultation and come up with something that, once we have met with all of the stakeholders, including the municipalities, the provinces, citizen organizations, the railways, will be available within four to six months.
On November 2nd, 2006. See this statement in context.