In my case it will be more clarification, because Mr. Watson came up with, in quoting the blues....
I would simply like to reassure you, Mr. Demers. The representatives of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs who appeared before our committee said it was not necessary to get information immediately or to be informed about all cars passing through. Consequently, they do not intend to set up trucks beside the railway tracks in case an incident occurs. However, they said they wanted to know what was happening so they could determine whether they had all the necessary resources. We agree on that. We agree with you.
In addition, I did a railway safety tour of Quebec. The rail maintenance situation is pathetic. We were told about loose spikes and bumps in the rails that caused people to panic. That is really the way it is.
Mr. Tweed, you're confirming what we've been saying, that it is self-regulation in terms of the rail companies. Because the safety standard is a bit low, companies that have more concerns about safety standards will bring them up. That's what we've been saying, that it's where the government has not been doing its work.
Those are just some comments. I'll let Mr. Sullivan go.