I did bring it up with the department during the discussion here when they were witnesses. I gave an example of a locomotive that was derailed just beyond our community. There was fuel spilling and it was heading toward the Shuswap Lake. Our emergency people got out, put a dike around it, and secured the area. The rail employees finally responded to the accident, but it took some time for them to come from a distance away.
They are going to rely on local government to provide that service, so I think it's important. The department recognizes that it is important that rail work with the local government and the provinces on that emergency response plan. It's part of their running licence. If they don't have that, they're not going to get their running licence. So they're aware of that. That was my issue.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.