Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition that has attracted a great deal of attention in the greater Peterborough area. The petitioners are people who are interested in Canada fulfilling its commitments to the Kyoto protocol by developing sustainable transportation, such as rail services.
They point out that a commuter rail service running between Peterborough and Toronto would be environmentally and otherwise beneficial. This rail service would result in dramatic cost savings to society through reduced car usage and accidents. They point out that the commuter service would be economically beneficial by enhancing the employment mobility of Peterborough area residents and make the greater Peterborough area more accessible to students and tourists.
The petitioners call upon parliament to authorize the recommencement of a VIA service between Peterborough and Toronto. I know I am not supposed to endorse petitions, but I would like to say that the people of Peterborough are on the right track with this one.