Mr. Chair, I just wanted to clarify that I wasn't attacking VIA. I was simply pointing out that in their corporate plan, as my colleague said, they had 50 identified routes that are essential to rural communities. If one or two of those routes get taken out, the plan has to be revisited. The Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada is involved, and there has to be a consensus on route changes.
In the Gaspé, the train is essential to the economy, and something needs to be done, whether it be by Transport Canada, VIA, or whatever agency responsible. There has to be action on this so that the train service is restored. Local mayors and residents of the area are concerned. There are also worries that the service won't resume within the time that it has been said it will resume.
As I said, it's essential to the economy there. The train has been there for over 100 years. I just wanted to clarify that point.