I'm going to take the opportunity to ask the same question I asked the last panel. I expected the answer I received from the last panel. I'm not expecting the same answer from you folks, so I'm going to move on with the intent...as you had mentioned.
We came a week early to the Hill to get this job done, and I'm sure you're anxious to get it done as well. Our intent is to listen and learn, and with that, respond accordingly.
Bills like C-49 are expected to be an enabler for folks like yourselves to work in an environment that, quite frankly, is going to provide the stakeholder the returns they're expecting. With that said, we're trying to create a balance. That balance we're trying to create between the shippers, the providers of the service in terms of transport, was mentioned earlier. You mentioned that you want to ensure you have that value established for all Canadians, in terms of their returns.
Again, being an enabler, we're expecting our GDP to keep rising, as it has in the last few months, and to continue to rise. By utilizing the movement of product, which contributes to our overall enhancement of global economic performance, a lot of that is done by integrating our distribution logistics systems. Bill C-49 is being put forward to provide a platform for good and fair service.
My question is very simple, and I'm going to open up the floor for all three of you to dive in, as I did with the last panel. How can Bill C-49 ultimately contribute to satisfying the objectives contained within your business plans?