Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Transport.
The Liberal government has slashed VIA Rail funding by over $600 million. These cuts have hurt Canadian communities and destroyed jobs. They have jeopardized affordable rail service. They have hurt northern communities that are dependent on VIA.
Now we find that the Liberal government has secretly loaned $1 billion to Amtrak, the American passenger rail service.
Why is the Liberal government supporting American trains while abandoning VIA Rail?