Mario Laframboise at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

On March 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.

March 5th, 2009 / 4:05 p.m.

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Mario Laframboise Bloc Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel, QC

Thank you.

I'll give you the time to prepare for the interpretation. There are some minor differences between the United States and Canada, including the fact that we have two official languages here in Canada.

My first question will be for you, Mr. Spencer. I know that a program is in effect in the United States as a whole, that all carriers must have their licences and meet standards for the transportation of dangerous goods, but I need some clarification with regard to the definition of dangerous goods.

You said that 800,000 truck drivers had to obtain this authorization. But how many truckers are there in total in the United States?

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