Mr. Speaker, rail transport is not the only file on which the Conservatives have been dragging their feet. They implemented new railway safety measures, made cuts to VIA Rail Canada and prevented the introduction of high-speed rail in Canada. The Conservatives simply do not give Canada's rail network the attention it deserves.
When you stop and think about it, this network is very important, especially for our rural areas, and northern Ontario. In places like Hornepayne, North Bay and even Kapuskasing, this issue is very important regarding both freight and passenger service.
Can my colleague tell us a little more about the benefits for manufacturers, and indicate whether more passenger trains and more freight trains would in any way benefit people travelling by car?