The wharf you are talking about is located in my community.
Approximately 14 years ago, when we started work on this file, we were talking about approximately $250,000 to $300,000 in work. Today, the work has been assessed at anywhere from $1 million to $1.5 million.
Earlier, I said that I was unable to forget about the December 22 storm, because it is my birthday. On that day, I got a call telling me that something very serious was happening. We could no longer see the wharf, just the lamp post.
In this case it is also important to recognize the work of the people at the Quebec Department of Transport. One man has worked there for 35 years. There is Highway 132 and a bridge. In 35 years of work, this man had never seen the tide that high. Furthermore, we sent photos to engineers at Fisheries and Oceans Canada and they all had the same reaction. They asked what was happening. The tide was at 4.4, which is extremely low. Normally, it is dangerous at 5.2 or 5.4. This is quite a unique situation.
Furthermore, a lot of tourists come to this regions. We have fought a number of battles, and I think it is unfortunate to see facilities... People from all over come to pay us a visit—from Europe, etc. When they see it, they ask us who it belongs to. The answer is always the same, the Government of Canada. It is a bit unfortunate to see this. It is right in a village. We are not alone. I am certain that this is happening in various regions across Canada.