Mr. Speaker, it is always regrettable when there are layoffs in any sector. I know how difficult job losses are for any community. However, this was a decision made by a private corporation whose board of directors had to take into account their competitive situation not only in Canada but in North America.
This decision made by CP affects a number of people across the country, including a 28 per cent change in Toronto, a 20 per cent change in Vancouver, and also a change in Montreal.
On the broader question of what is this government doing to ensure that we have a competitive, affordable transportation system in this country, the member will know, because he is a member of the Standing Committee on Transport, that we are determined to ensure that we have a competitive, affordable railroad industry so that our shippers and our customers can be well served and we can continue to create jobs in the export market.