Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Ms. Ursule Boyer‑Villemaire, in the past, we heard from witnesses who reported anchorage problems, especially in western Canada, and more specifically in the Vancouver area. However, I must say that this also happens in my riding, where people have been complaining about anchorage, mainly in the vicinity of Contrecœur.
Based on what we've heard in the committee discussions, the assumption seems to be that the reason for these anchorages is often poor transportation planning or things like long queues in the port that require ships to drop anchor. Nevertheless, it can be particularly annoying when ships stop in front of people's homes or in sensitive aquatic environments.
I understand that you've conducted studies on this. Can you tell us anything about the impact that anchorage might have on these environments and on the people who live near the anchored ships?