I understand that's the way it is in a world where the economy is going well and at a business that's running well, but we've often seen companies come and go in the space of two years.
I support the principle of the safety management system. However, we need an effective inspection service, with federal pilots, that is ready at all times to intervene directly with businesses that have not filed complaints, for all kinds of reasons. For example, that could be the case because the company is doing poorly and employees support certain things because they see that things are not going well within the company.
I'm concerned about public safety. That's why we need an independent system. Transport Canada has to maintain a high-level inspection service.
If the bill remains as it is right now, safety could even be turned over to independent businesses, as has been done in Great Britain. That's not what I want. Nothing guarantees me that there will be an independent inspection service of Transport Canada officials who can intervene at any time when they think that something is not right. Do you understand my fear?
Do you think I'm right to continue thinking that way?