In a strange coincidence, today Quebec announced $6.4 million in funding for washing stations. Ottawa currently doesn't provide any funding.
In the Lac‑Saint‑Jean area, a $1.1 million project is under way to install about 15 washing stations. Quebec is providing $115,000 and Ottawa $0. This type of program must be established. Some regulations can be quickly introduced, such as requiring boat operators to remove drain plugs and to treat and filter ballast water during transport. These are all Transport Canada's responsibilities.