The train used to be a romantic and luxurious mode of transportation, with companies competing for passengers. But in the last century, cars and airplanes have edged out an option that with the right investment and infrastructure could be a cheaper and greener alternative in Canada.

Life in Quebec is the freest it's been in months. Restaurants and barsare open. So are theatres, gyms and concert halls. The entire province is considered a low-risk"green zone." In provincialjails, though, it's a different story, and some lawyers are speaking out about quarantine practices.