Indeed, proper procedure was followed. Of course, had that not been the case, we would, understandably, have been the first ones to protest.
I would like to move an amendment. Given the proposal on the table, I think it would be appropriate and interesting for the committee to examine the issue of marine fees. We could go with the motion that has been tabled, one with which I agree. However, it might also be interesting to go a step further and examine practices elsewhere in Canada with respect to marine fees. Accordingly, I'm asking that the committee undertake a study of all marine fees charged by the Government of Canada in all regions of the country.