Transport committee  We can provide that to you, yes. No problem.

Transport committee  Merlin is anxious to answer.

Transport committee  I think there's still some improvement to come. Statistics are issued by TSB. We don't control them. You may want to ask TSB at one point about the statistics, and if there's anything that may be added concerning the previous year. I think they have some issues on that. As far

Transport committee  No, they're quite similar. Our Pacific region was heavily involved in the transition between B.C. Rail and CN Rail. I wouldn't say the rules they had in place were 100% harmonized with federal, but almost; it was very close.

Transport committee  No. I believe we did realize the network was deteriorating. We took measures. The number of notices and orders increased. The number of court cases too: we launched six court cases, some of which have not yet been resolved. I learned today that there was another one and two furth

Transport committee  The safety management system mandates that every employee must be involved. This was confirmed in our audit. Employees confirmed exactly what you said, namely that in several cases, they were not at all informed about the safety management system.

Transport committee  No. Since 2002, they were found guilty twice. The other cases have not yet been resolved.

Transport committee  Yes, it happened in the past, but to come back to the dates mentioned by Mr. Laframboise, since 2002, two cases were disposed of. There are still four cases before the courts. I was told today that in fact there are five cases. To answer your question and to continue with what M

Transport committee  No.

Transport committee  Not since 1988, so not since the current act came into force. I can't speak to the former Railway Act.

Transport committee  In fact, every year, they have to provide us with an update of their SMS which we briefly examine to make sure it is in accordance with the regulations. So that does get reviewed. As for training, under existing rules training is mandatory. For example, there are rules which say

Transport committee  There are 101 inspectors.

Transport committee  Inspectors.

Transport committee  One hundred and one.

Transport committee  Two engineering positions in Ottawa are vacant: one engineer left for a smaller centre and the other one went to a department. As far as I'm concerned, to the best of my knowledge, we have everyone we need in the smaller centres. One or two may have retired, but certainly no more