Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition signed by Canadians from every province, calling for the federal government to support the twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway through northwestern Ontario. The petitioners note that this is a stretch of highway that unfortunately has frequent collisions and fatalities that subsequently lead to many road closures, which then stall the economy.
From the standpoint of safety, economic growth and security, as well as protecting national sovereignty, the petitioners are calling on the federal government to support the twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway through northwestern Ontario.