Mr. Speaker, essentially the member is asking about the application of the rationalization of shipbuilding policy which was effected by the previous government and supported of course by the current leader of the Bloc Quebecois.
This policy has seen the rationalization of shipyards not only in Quebec-and I see he is agreeing with that-but also in British Columbia, and in the recent announcement of a closing in Pictou. We are seeing that the rationalization policy has its impact throughout Canada. There is a continuing need for it. It is unfair of the member to suggest that the effect of that policy has fallen on only one province.
It is difficult for Canadian shipbuilders to compete in a very competitive international environment where they face significant subsidy challenges from other countries. It is in dealing with those challenges that we are trying to arrive at the best possible solution for MIL Davie as well as for the Canadian shipbuilding industry.