Thank you, Chair.
The provincial minister has, on many occasions, chosen—which is his right, of course—not to speak out on the problems that CN has faced over the last number of years in B.C. It's my view that that's an ideological choice he's made; others may see it differently.
With respect to CN and credibility, I think it's a very, very important question, and one that we need to take seriously and I would encourage CN to take seriously. It is the case, I believe, that CN has very little credibility in British Columbia with respect to safety. That's because, as the derailments have continued and as the tragedies have struck Wabamun, Cheakamus, Lillooet, and others, the response of CN has continued to be that it isn't a big problem; we're getting better; just wait, everything is going to be okay; you're exaggerating; it's accidents, not incidents. You've heard it all, chapter and verse.
So it seems to me that a major entity like CN is in a position now where there is very little faith in their credibility as they explain and engage with lawmakers and with the public about their decisions. It is a problem, and I think one would want to encourage CN to make other choices with respect to their participation in the discussion and in the debate.