Mr. Speaker, my colleague mentioned the maritimes. I want to thank him for giving me that lead-in to say that we in the maritimes are very supportive of anything that will assist the marine works and shipping industry.
This bill is aimed at dealing with the financial aspect of catastrophes that may take place. There is an important point to be made on preventive action. It has recently been mentioned that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is going to be cutting back or terminating a lot of the lighthouses in the maritime region.
In my constituency concern has been expressed to me about the safety issues that are presented with that move. We would see that as an important aspect which has to be considered when we talk about marine safety, the preventive aspect as well as the response afterwards. We hope that would be taken into consideration.
One final comment with respect to the terms of endearment used for my hon. colleague from Sackville—Eastern Shore, as I have said in this House before, we need to use respect for each other when we are in this House. The fewer terms of endearment used, the better. That way we will accomplish things in the interests of all.