“I am sorry about the fatal crash in Brandon. Highway safety is mainly a provincial job, but Manitoba wants a national list of certified trucking companies. The federal government is ready to help make that happen.”

“Madam Speaker, we are of course saddened at the tragic accident in Brandon, and I express my condolences to the victims, their families and indeed all the constituents of that member. Highway safety is an incredibly important issue in this country. It is also an issue that provinces have a duty, in their jurisdiction, to uphold. I want to applaud the Minister of Transportation in Manitoba, who has called for a national collaboration and a database for the certification of trucking companies. The federal government stands ready to support this initiative at any moment.”