Thank you very much, Madam Chair.
I want to thank you for being at our meeting here today.
There's a saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” I'm not sure if you're familiar with it. This seems to be especially true, given the current government's commitments and its ability to execute them; I guess there is still a lot to learn about deliverology. I'm imagining that our many cabinet ministers are thinking it's a good thing there is a two-year contract in place, with the ability to extend it for another year, with the deliverology guru you have lined up to help you.
I want to refer to the plan that's in front of me. I think it's a very ambitious plan. I see that it's going out to 2030. You know, all things being equal, I think that sometimes rank, order, and priorities provide a bit more clarity.
This committee has undertaken a number of studies when it comes to rail safety, the Navigation Protection Act. We're currently undertaking a study on aviation safety. I'm thinking that a safe and reliable transportation system is probably something that would be one of the top priorities of Transport Canada.
After making those observations, I would like to hear from you, Minister Garneau.
Do you believe that the significantly lower budget you have today compared to 2015-16 gives you the resources you need to not only fulfill the obligations that you have, but also this vision that you have introduced?