Mr. Speaker, because of the illegal blockades, CN Rail has had to lay off 500 workers. VIA has just announced 1,000 layoffs. In making that announcement, the VIA Rail CEO said, “In 42 years of existence, it is the first time that VIA...has to interrupt most of its services”. It is all because of the Prime Minister's lack of action and weak leadership.
How many more Canadian jobs have to be lost before he does his job and actually takes firm action?