I do want to reassure you, Mr. Carrier. From my limited knowledge of the Rivière des Prairies and the neighbouring waterway, it is highly unlikely that the response will be negative. There is every reason to believe that a permit will be issued in the case of these navigable waters since there are already several bridges spanning this river. This is merely one more structure. Small pleasure craft navigate these waters, not large commercial vessels. The odds are that approval will be forthcoming.
On February 12th, 2008. See this statement in context.