It's actually very simple. In the recovery plans that have been published since 2013, there have been changes to governance structures and excellent caribou inventories that are among the best in Canada. They have set up a large number of committees, looked at the literature on the subject and monitored the situation, among other things. During that time, however, there was a drastic increase in logging in some caribou-friendly areas as well as an increase in the proportion of disturbances in the environment.
To give you a quick idea, the brief I submitted concerning the order states that the level of disturbance increased by 49% in the Pipmuacan region, 64% in Val‑d'Or and 80% in Charlevoix between 1995 and 2020. Meanwhile, in the same period, all kinds of committees, rounds of mediation and so on were rolled out.
The Government of Quebec recently promised to establish some protected areas. That's excellent. It's a good start. They are looking at habitat restoration projects that, by the way, can employ people in the regions. That is important, because people in the regions who have forest expertise can also get involved in the process. All that can be consolidated.
To go back to my comparison, Mr. Boulerice, if I continue putting holes in the bottom of the boat, we will definitely sink, no matter how fast you can bail out the water.