Mr. Speaker, CN and CP must follow a very well-known process for abandoning activities in certain regions of the country. We do not intend to impose a moratorium. The hon. member is no doubt aware that the railways have already disappeared from some parts of the country, like Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. However, I want to assure him that we are studying this whole issue and the proposal which was already discussed publicly by the president of CN and the president of CP will be considered when it is presented to the government.
In the House of Commons on March 7th, 1994. See this statement in context.