Mr. Speaker, the railroad is the great symbol of Canadian unity. It provides commercial and personal access among all Canadians.
In spite of our great modern steps forward in the air, the progress of the railroad and our nation are inextricably intertwined.
Halifax needs the railroad. The Atlantic region needs the railroad. Ontario and the west need the railroad and Quebec also needs the railroad.
I call on all members of the House to remember that we represent all Canadians and get those trains running again.