A number of factors were cited at the time in support of the former government's view, and yours as well from what you've just told me, that it was advantageous to sell the hopper cars to the private sector. Guaranteeing that the cars were available to transport western grain was one of those reasons. Providing better value for taxpayers and minimizing the consequences for western producers were two others.
Now that the current government has decided to keep the hopper cars, do you think that jeopardizes...
Mr. Anderson said earlier that it had been difficult, if not impossible, for producers in the northern part of his province to transport their grain.
Does the government's decision change anything for you? Do you think the service can nevertheless be provided?