The role of government in the transportation sector has to be strengthened. The Canadian transportation industry is at a crossroads. The purpose of this sector must be to serve the interests of building the country and serving the people. The interest must not be just for owners, but for those who work for them. In transportation, there is a need for policy that is clearly in the public interest.
Government has to be the protector of the broader public interest.
Mr. Morris outlined a number of transportation issues that are common to both Canada and Australia. Mr. Morris asserted that, while the challenges in transportation are global, the solutions are local. He emphasized that intelligent transportation and e-commerce require intelligent management and called on government to be the leader and catalyst of change. In conclusion he stated that national markets are a resource that should not be traded away. Reciprocity is essential.