The committee has been focussing largely on improving safety, and the various representatives also all focused on safety. I think if we were to add the environment, we would incur the risk of diluting the safety aspect, and it wouldn't be the same membership. A lot of the people wouldn't necessarily be the same people, whether from Transport Canada or from the railways. But I understand the need for more consultation and more forums to discuss environmental matters. I am not sure this is the proper forum to do so, but we'll take this under advisement.
On April 1st, 2008. See this statement in context.