Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I want to begin by thanking the witnesses for joining us today. It is always interesting. Our topic of study is especially important for many people who live near railways. Your answers are even more important and relevant to the questions we have for you.
My first question is for Mr. McCrorie.
In his 2013 report, the Auditor General recommended to Transport Canada that it improve its oversight activities of railway companies when it comes to safety.
In her latest report on railway safety, the Auditor General notes that Transport Canada has been unable to show that the new oversight measures implemented by the department have been effective or that they have improved railway companies' compliance with the regulations implemented to ensure enhanced safety.
Why has that will to remedy the situation been lacking? It's easy to say that new standards are being implemented and that oversight is being increased, but it is important to know whether the work being done is effective.
Do you have that will to remedy the situation?
If so, why has that not already been done?