Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for taking the time to explain his vision. Bill C‑15 includes legislation on the high-speed rail network to govern the high-speed rail project. We are in favour of this project.
However, I would like to remind the House that in the Gaspé there is a rail line being refurbished from Matapédia to Port‑Daniel‑Gascons and that Via Rail, which is funded by taxpayers in Quebec and Canada, refuses to resume service and provide Gaspé residents with what they deserve and what they are paying for through their taxes. Via Rail is refusing to fulfill its duty of providing regional connections.
Does my colleague agree that we should call on Via Rail to finally do what it is paid to do?