Mr. Speaker, it is clear with respect to both of the projects the hon. member mentioned that it is important for the government as the steward of the taxpayers' money to make decisions that are fundamentally in the best interests of the taxpayers ultimately.
With respect to the project of replacing the Lucy Maud Montgomery I know my colleague the Minister of Transport is giving active consideration to what his department's needs are with respect to that ferry. The decision will be taken in due course. As to where the contract will be let, that will need to be done on a commercial basis.