I think it is a good thing that we have transcontinental railways, and I think some of the consolidation will be aimed at ensuring there are coast-to-coast high-speed, high-volume corridors. I think consolidation is probably in the interests of greater North American transportation efficiency.
However, I am concerned that, with the consolidation and the greater reliance on high-speed, high-volume corridors, the feeder lines are not being attended to appropriately. I think I would very much like to see the Government of Canada designate a national rail system, whether some of the railways are short-lines within provincial jurisdiction or not. If we do not take much more seriously and become more aggressive about the financial viability of short-lines, we've got literally hundreds of communities that are not very close to the high-speed, high-volume corridors, and they're dependent on truck or short-line. I don't think there's enough attention being paid to it.