Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Transport with respect to the review of passenger rail services offered by VIA Rail and the means to revitalize this important mode of transportation within the context of the fiscal and environment concerns facing the government entitled “The Renaissance of Passenger Rail in Canada”.
In so doing I thank committee members for their hard work in the short period of time they were present at meetings. They had many meetings per day and per week. In particular I thank the parliamentary secretary who has a lot of experience and who has assisted me as a new chairman of the committee.
We believe that this document will allow government to insert into the passenger rail system opportunities for everyone to contribute to this great service.
I also thank opposition members of the committee, some of whom are present here. They worked very well with government members. We believe this report is the product of much co-operation.