Mr. Speaker, we are extremely aware of how important MIL Davie shipyards are to the Quebec region.
As the hon. member knows full well, both the federal government and the Quebec government have received a business plan and we are prepared to consider it as part of a long-term plan for the commercial viability of MIL Davie.
However, I have no doubt that the hon. member agrees with the following statement: "I hope that this policy, which calls for the rationalization of shipyards, will adhere to the fundamental principle which the government has always defended, that is the principle of free enterprise. Any other approach would only lead to lame duck solutions, and this would be to the detriment of a shipyard that already enjoys a competitive position".
These words were spoken by his colleague, the hon. member for Richelieu.