Transport committee  We did a comparative study between Canada and the United States to review the lessons learned that we will have to apply in the Canadian context.

Transport committee  We have not yet determined which changes we will be making or what studies we will be conducting. We would like to meet with the parties in early June to discuss how to improve the use of this device. One of the factors is training. Under the rules currently, the operator using t

Transport committee  Yes.

Transport committee  Yes.

Transport committee  It is used very often.

Transport committee  No, I don't believe the exemptions are published on the website.

Transport committee  It's a difficult question to say yes or no to. What we do pay attention to is whether the companies are responding to the enforcement action that we have taken, and whether the inspector can come to the conclusion that there has been sufficient action taken by the company. The is

Transport committee  Yes. There are a number of areas the department intervenes in. I think you heard earlier from the Transportation Safety Board about the new grade crossing regulations that have been put in place, and there is a timeline for existing crossings to meet the new regulations. We are

Transport committee  For train control, there is a current working group under the Advisory Council on Rail Safety. It's a joint working group that includes industry participants to look at options and how to enhance train control. One of the discussions we'll be having in early June is taking stock

Transport committee  The challenges we are facing is in recruiting our inspectors and the industry is facing the same thing, in terms of massive retirements. We have visited one of the centres for training that CN has put in place, so the industry is putting a lot of effort into this, from what we

Transport committee  On the Transport Canada side, it's really how we compare with industry in terms of salary and benefits. It's always challenging to attract employees with experience into government.

Transport committee  An example would be a railway company that has made a decision to start transporting dangerous goods. That would be a major change. It would have notified the department. It could also be a change in the volume of dangerous goods they are carrying.

Transport committee  I'm not aware of any company coming forward with changes. I just want to clarify something with regard to the Canadian rail operating rules. Earlier we were saying that the remote control locomotive system is used mainly in yards. However, CROR does allow the equipment to be us

Transport committee  Transport Canada has not established a standardized number. However, in regulations the department published, it lists the factors—such as the railway grade and the weight of the train—to take into account to determine the required number of handbrakes to activate. A combination

Transport committee  Yes, that would be recorded.