Mr. Speaker, given the Conservatives' spotty memory, I think we should remind them about what is happening today.
The Conservatives have no plan whatsoever when it comes to the rail system and rail safety. Freight transportation is far from safe, and all of eastern Canada is about to lose its VIA Rail passenger service. Gaspé has already lost this service. Now, CN's plans to abandon a rail line in New Brunswick will leave thousands of people without service.
Will the minister explain to Quebeckers and eastern Canadians why they do not have the right to safe and reliable passenger rail service?