Intelligent transport is another segment to be embraced in order to improve performance. It is not simply a matter of e-commerce being a new means of recording the transactions of a business. The manner in which businesses operate has to change to realize the benefits that e-commerce can bring. Small to medium businesses have yet to embrace e-commerce because they are not convinced of its benefit. Intelligent transportation requires intelligent management to recognize the savings and advantages it can bring.
Reciprocity is essential.
The national market is a resource that should not be traded away. Mr. Tellier commented that the Millennium Conference raised expectations that the opinions and recommendations presented here would be considered in the development of a national transportation policy and called on the government to show strong leadership. In conclusion, he stated that the new Canada is outward-looking and entrepreneurial. The conference raised expectations, and it is expected that Transport Canada will take the recommendations and get on with developing a national transportation policy. The role of the government is to establish a clear policy that balances public interest with the need of the private sector to earn a rate of return.