Thank you, Mr. Chair, and to the witnesses for being here today.
We are talking about safety. Everybody agrees safety is a very important aspect of our daily lives, whether it's rail, highways. Whatever it is, safety is a big concern, and I really appreciate the bill's coming forward. We have to ensure it's safe for our children, our wives, our family members.
My first question is to Mr. Bourque. What I'm struggling is what makes it unsafe. Is it the expansion of urban centres, getting larger? When does a rail crossing or grade crossing get to the point where it becomes unsafe? Is it the lighting, the expansion of the city or community? I don't know where the line is. Is there any documentation stating that this crossing is good for so many crossings a day? Is there anything mandated in legislation or is it something mandated by CN or the municipality?