Colin Mayes at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On May 12th, 2009. See this statement in context.

May 12th, 2009 / 4:45 p.m.

Conservative

Colin Mayes Conservative Okanagan—Shuswap, BC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you to the witnesses for their patience.

I have three questions.

I spent some time in Japan and I experienced a typhoon there. It was rather interesting. This weather event shut the rail system down for a couple of days. Considering that we live in the great white north, I wonder how reliable high-speed rail is in Canada. Is there a snow/ice conflict with high-speed rail?

That's my first question. Do you want to deal with that one right away?

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