The rationalization process has come a long way in all of the provinces, including in Quebec's Gaspé region. While I can appreciate that this is an important solution, it is not the only solution. Of course, people who want to rationalize their operations need to be helped. I support that recommendation. However, we must not forget those who have made an effort to overcome their problems. We need to look at what works, not just at what doesn't work.
If we want to please those who advocate rationalization as well as those who favour stabilization, the people who are grappling with a crisis that is tied to economic conditions, not one that is structural in nature, then the federal-provincial commission that I suggested be struck—you can call it whatever you like—in each province must be flexible when it comes to allocating funds solely for rationalization purposes. If a province decides to divide up the funds into equal shares because its fleets are in a better position, from a structural standpoint, have made some efforts and have followed the FRCC's plan, then these people should not be penalized. It is important for that reason that the funds not be used solely for rationalization. The federal-provincial commissions must have some flexibility when deciding how the funds will be used.