Fisheries committee  I think that with a bit of good will on the part of Fisheries and Oceans, the Rivière-au-Renard Harbour Authority could probably look after the Gaspé wharf, because it is considered commercial transport for the time being. However, something could be done there, provided we can g

Fisheries committee  I think that you are on the right track. I will give you an example that, in my opinion, could work very well. Given what we had seen, L'Anse-à-Valleau, Rivière-au-Renard, L'Anse-au-Griffon and even Gaspé, which is very close, could perhaps, among the four of them, obtain funding

Fisheries committee  In 2001, we tabled an activity plan for the wharf in Rivière-au-Renard with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. We proposed a structure for the harbour authority with a view to continuity and economic development. That would have allowed us to go ahead with development and ge

Fisheries committee  I would like to add something to what Stéphane just said. About three months ago, in Gaspé, we asked Transport Canada if we could use a small section about 30 feet wide by 300 feet long, which will never be used by large vessels because there is not enough water; there is only be

Fisheries committee  Yes, it was really the limit. That is what happens. The people I was working for are no longer there, nor are the technicians who developed the projects. Who else talks about rebuilding wharves except a politician who tries to get...? He will do up a plan in a hurry. Will he car

Fisheries committee  It did happen that way: the budgets were returned and given to other people to do the management in-house. We did not receive the money; we are likely birds that peck at the seeds on the ground under the bird feeder.

Fisheries committee  I met with Raynald about a month or a month and a half ago. The local harbour authority obviously needs to be aware of the resources it has and what it could do with them. That way, it would have something to propose. Right now there is nothing, the manager does not have anythin

Fisheries committee  It's quite simple, someone higher up in government, a minister or the Prime Minister, could tell the people from Fisheries and Oceans and Transport Canada to come to an agreement and give us some space. The wharves are practically not being used. It is a real joke. From time-to-t

Fisheries committee  It is red for Fisheries and Oceans Canada and for Transport Canada. As far as I'm concerned, it should be for everyone. A wharf is a red flag. I am convinced all it would take would be to force them to sit down around a table and define the needs. We're talking about senior peopl

Fisheries committee  I think the situation is extremely difficult for the harbour authorities of small wharves. I think that they are almost at that point. A few moments ago you asked what the government is doing. There is a harbour master from Transport Canada who manages the harbour. Fisheries and

Fisheries committee  I am Jacques Dufresne of the Rivière-au-Renard harbour authority. About a month ago, the media reported that Rivière-au-Renard was doing very well because it was a large port with a high volume. Let me tell you why. In 2001, Fisheries and Oceans allocated $700,000 to plan a rati