Mr. Chair, it is a pleasure to ask a question of the minister. In reviewing the independent Transportation Safety Board's statistics over the last few years with respect to rail occurrences, two of the most persistent areas for difficulties remain trespasser and crossing accidents, including fatalities.
I note that the estimates are seeking funding for improvements to grade crossings, and there is also a particular notation for funding for Operation Lifesaver. I wonder if the minister could comment on both of these expenditures and the importance of investments to reduce the incidence of both trespassing and accidents at rail grade crossings.