First, I’d like to clarify that I do not have an interest in the St. Lawrence Action Plan. I haven’t been involved for years, but I recognize the relevance of this initiative because it pays off in the long term.
One of the major aspects of the St. Lawrence Action Plan at present is the renewal of the St. Lawrence River Navigation Coordination Committee. This committee is composed of representatives from commercial shipping, recreational boating, municipal affairs, research and scientific organizations, and so on, to ensure the sustainable development of the St. Lawrence River.
The Navigation Coordination Committee has been in existence since the beginning of the St. Lawrence Action Plan. However, we are entering a phase where, as elsewhere, governments want to maximize the positive spin-offs of navigation…