The answer is yes. However, I can tell you that the $200 million was extremely useful. However, without further funding, the same thing could happen again in two years' time. If the pot bubbles over the lid will blow off.
I have been a member of the harbour authority for the past 14 years as well as a member of the regional and national advisory boards for the past ten. We have met with many people. I am convinced that if the government had not given $200 million this year, Quebec would no longer be on the port authority map, I can guarantee you that. I had some 30 motions by port authorities that were prepared to quit the Harbour Authority Program. Let me tell you why. I am not in the business of politics but I want to remain true to myself.
We are tired of being told to be patient. In life, we need to be able to set deadlines. That's where it matters. For the past 14 years, we've been told that it's coming. It finally came after 14 years. It took a very long time. Starting today, the best thing that needs to be done is to stop selling dreams. We need to look at reality head-on. We can or we can't. We will be able to turn around and react or take action in order to reach solutions that will help us. If we are told to be patient because it's coming, we're going to wait. We have to stop that right now.
If our governments aren't able to invest, they should tell us that and then we'll see what we can do. There is not much more we can do.