It's true that the federal government hasn't been entirely idle. However, the question is whether it can do more. The answer will depend on what is said here in this room. Yes, it can do more, and in my view, it has to do more.
But the solution is not a simple one. The municipality of Lanoraie and all the municipalities along the St. Lawrence River are affected to some degree. Upstream from the Sorel Islands all the way to Montreal—and probably even farther, but I'll restrict myself myself to this section because I know it somewhat better—it's really urgent to act right now.
It would have to begin with a description of each property, the way it's done when road have to be widened. A technical record is prepared on each property, to determine the location of the cottage, the house, the post, the tree and so on. On the basis of the information gathered, an accurate picture of the situation for each property is obtained.
Then, of course, an assessment of the work required to stabilize the soil is needed. Allow me to repeat that I'm not an expert here, but I know that there is a lengthy process to follow and that it needs to start soon.
The federal government had established a program prior to 1997. I would say to federal government MPs that a program like this needs to be introduced quickly. The best approach would be to immediately, together, agree on what measures should be taken.
What I'm telling you then, is simply that something has to be done soon.