Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of the Environment.
Canada has not yet passed legislation to force ships sailing in Canadian waters to have a double hull. So the risk of spills causing considerable damage to the environment is still very high. Because of the St. Lawrence Seaway, Quebec is directly concerned by this absence of legislation. A chemical spill in our river would be catastrophic for the environment and our economy.
Can the minister, who announced on February 8 she would table her action plan before April 1st, explain to this House the delay of more than two months on an issue of such crucial importance for coastal regions in Quebec and Canada?