Figures are just figures. It comes down to a question of appreciation and interpretation. However, conditions are worse at some ports than they are at others and the truth of the situation is there for all to see. When the committee visited a number of ports, it saw firsthand these varying conditions. Unfortunately, there are some horror stories and cases where the safety of port users is in danger.
At some point, we heard some numbers corresponding to the sum of money that would be needed to repair small craft harbours. The last official figure I saw, during questions and answers, was about $600 million. If I'm not mistaken, that was in 2007 when the program was being analysed.
Can you update the numbers for me? If you can't do that today, perhaps you could send the information to the committee later. I think it's important to have some idea of the amount of money needed.