International Trade committee  I want to add that one of the markets that is not in the TPP is of course China. These non-tariff barriers are a big issue with China. There's a lot of uncertainty. The TPP framework may help in future negotiations with China, which is a very large and important market.

Transport committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. My thanks to the members of the committee for the opportunity to appear today and to comment on certain provisions of Bill C-30, the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act. My name is Fiona Cook and I'm executive director for the Grain Growers of Canada. The Gra

Transport committee  I can find out for you, if you like.

Transport committee  I can answer the latter part of your question about other commodities. It would be beneficial, but for the other commodities produced in western Canada, it would need to be extended even further. The limit wasn't extended enough for a large portion of fertilizer companies, or pet

Transport committee  I would have to check the automotive sector... just in time. I can't give you an exact figure today, but I can send you the data later on.

Transport committee  From what I've heard I would say, yes. Hopefully, that will build a better commercial relationship in the longer run, as well.

Transport committee  Yes, and we've since updated that statistic. Mr. Ruest, I think you're more familiar with this.

Transport committee  It's very hard to comment on rates, because most of that information is negotiated confidentially. I'm afraid I don't have an answer for that one.

Transport committee  As you know, Canada suffers from low productivity growth. We are victims of our own natural land base and long distances, but we do need to have a transportation system that will allow us to compete. As an agri/agrifood industry, we're looking at feeding an extra two billion peop

Transport committee  In the U.S., the Surface Transportation Board has more investigative authority and can act on its own.

Transport committee  Perhaps we need to work with one of the economic departments as well.

Transport committee  I would add that I think transparency is the key word here, whether it be rates, or the actual regulations and how they work, because they are quite complex. I think the more transparency you can get, the better for the market.

Transport committee  Yes, we do for now, until the service issues are addressed.

Agriculture committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and good morning. Thank you to all members of the committee for the opportunity to appear today and comment on the next agricultural policy framework. The Grain Growers of Canada acts as a national voice for more than 50,000 farmers across the country w

Agriculture committee  I'm sure we could get that data for you.