2010 Travel and Hospitality Expenses

Paul G. Smith
New Chairman of the Board

Marc Laliberté
President and Chief Executive Officer

The above figures relate to expenses incurred for Mr. Smith’s participation at the Board of Directorsin Montreal.  Mr. Smith resides in Toronto.

The transportation and travel expenses relate to business meetings in Quebec, Ottawa and Gaspe, the Board of Directors in Vancouver, and for the VIA employees Recognition celebrations in Winnipeg and Vancouver. In addition, Mr. Laliberté travelled to Brazil for a trip organized by the Canadian Tourism Commission.

The hospitality expenses include two business meals.

Donald A. Wright
Chairman of the Board

Marc Laliberté
President and Chief Executive Officer

The above figures relate to expenses incurred for Mr. Wright’s participation in an event in Ottawa, a Board meeting held in Quebec, as well as one in Ottawa with Minister Baird. Mr. Wright resides in Toronto.

The transportation and travel expenses relate to business meetings in Western Canada from August 2 to August 7, 2010.

There are no expenses for Mr. Wright for the second quarter.

The transportation and travel expenses relate to the President’s VIA employees Recognition celebrations in Moncton, Halifax and Toronto, a meeting with the Member of Parliament representing Gaspé, a board meeting in Québec City as well as a meeting with the Minister Merrifield in Ottawa.

The above figures relate to expenses incurred for Mr. Wright’s participation in 2 Board meetings held in Montreal, as well as two meetings in Ottawa. Mr. Wright resides in Toronto.

The transportation and travel expenses relate to the President’s visit of VIA employees in the major business places of the Corporation (Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Québec City and Halifax).  The hospitality expenses include two business meals.