Madam Speaker, I certainly hope that the Liberal government is not taking credit for the important work of Equal Voice.
Highways on most of northern Vancouver Island, much like the rest of rural Canada, do not have cell service. Duncan Moffatt spent seven days trapped in his truck after it went off the road north of Campbell River, surviving off apples and Gatorade. He had a cellphone right next to him, but he was unable to call for help.
This rural highway sees over 4,000 vehicles a day. Lives are on the line.
When will the minister commit to supporting cellular access on Canada's rural highways?