Transport committee  It is positive. Again, we're talking about having the right mix of tools in the tool box. You need to have tools that will provide stability and predictability of funding. That's what the gas tax fund is doing. It allows flexibility to fund projects that are a priority as identif

Transport committee  Yes, it is our view of it as well.

Transport committee  It does, and thanks for the question. When we refer to closing the gap, this is when we ask our members what they need and what their plans are. This is the what will be, not what could be. We know there are visions for Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto. There is long-term planni

Transport committee  The new transit fund will do two things. Really, it's the first time we'll have a dedicated and ongoing fund, which is really good at the federal level, so it's important. The other thing is, right now, for the next five years, it will help us close that gap, and then we'll be lo

Transport committee  Thank you very much for the opportunity. I think one of the keywords is flexibility. Mr. McBride mentioned that in the budget they talk about alternative funding and financing, including P3s. To answer Mr. Kellway's question, there is a broad range of alternative funding tools. A

Transport committee  It's $18 billion for the next five years.

Transport committee  When we survey our members, we ask what their plans are for rehabilitation and replacement and for expansion of ridership. Then we ask them what portion of that has funding committed to it and what portion would need additional funding. Really, the gap is the $18 billion. What w

Transport committee  Certainly. Thank you, Mr. Chair. There are two things that are of note concerning that billion dollars. First of all, it is added to investments that were already announced, involving Building Canada and the other investments. Moreover, this is the first time that we have a fede

Transport committee  You would look at the contribution on a project. I don't have the numbers right now, but we could do this on a project-by-project basis.

Transport committee  Mr. Chair, members of the committee, first I want to thank you for the invitation to appear today before the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. We are very pleased to have this opportunity to express our views in the context of your study on updatin

Finance committee  We work closely together, yes.

Finance committee  The tax credit is one of the measures that is favouring and rewarding good behaviour and taking public transit.

Finance committee  It is working for those who are using public transit, sure.

Finance committee  I've personally been with CUTA for three years.

Finance committee  Yes, we do collaborate on a regular basis.