Transport committee  It varies, though, across the country with regard to the area where the notice would be, the type of notice, how the notice would be provided. That is the reason it would be very difficult to provide this on a national basis. It varies per province and per territory, and it also varies in each municipality under the umbrella of the provincial and territorial acts.

Transport committee  The proposal that was put forward by the Railway Association of Canada was that there be a uniform notice of 300 metres, but our position is that you cannot have a uniform notice requirement across the country. I'm not sure if I'm answering your question or understanding what you're asking.

Transport committee  Each municipality puts in place its own bylaws with regard to proximity. Our committee looks at how we deal with those issues, how we put forward best practices that can be used across the country. The main issue at heart here is that there would be a uniform requirement across the country of 300 metres in terms of notification.

Transport committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the committee. It's a pleasure to be able to present the municipal perspective on Bill C-33. Our president, Hans Cunningham, asked me to share with you his greetings and also his regret that he could not be here with you today to speak to you.