Actually, a strong maritime industry has infrastructure to match the transportation needs. That means having ships that meet the highest standards in terms of energy and operational efficiency. It also means having crews that are well trained and that meet the highest standards. A strong maritime industry has all those aspects: social, environmental and economic. That is how we will be able to develop the Canadian maritime industry and make sure that it prospers.
On September 13th, 2017. See this statement in context.