Thank you, Mr. Chair.
In the 2008 report, “Stronger Ties: A Shared Commitment to Railway Safety”, some independent experts gave their personal ratings of the safety cultures of VIA, CP, and CN. They gave VIA a 4 on a scale of 5; they gave CP a 2, and they gave CN a 1, not the most encouraging results for two of the three companies. I hope since then—and I'm sure you'll say you have—you've taken to heart the recommendations to change the culture of safety.
In a broad sense, how do you think this legislation will help your companies to change the culture? Even with all the rules in the world, if people don't internalize the principles that safety is important and must be made a priority, nothing will change.
I'd like a response, particularly from CN and CP, but also from VIA. How do you think this will help to change the culture, and how have you been changing the culture since this report was submitted?